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title: "So I’ve got this monstera in a self watering pot and it’s thriving…"
description: "So I’ve got this monstera in a self watering pot and it’s thriving beautifully but it’s leaves are all growing to the left and not straight so I think I need a…"
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author: "Sylvia"
published: "2026-07-26T17:04:03.912335Z"
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# So I’ve got this monstera in a self watering pot and it’s thriving…

_Posted by Sylvia on 2026-07-26_

So I’ve got this monstera in a self watering pot and it’s thriving beautifully but it’s leaves are all growing to the left and not straight so I think I need a stake to prop it up also if you look are those roots growing out? Should it be deeper in the soil? Should I repot deeper? Thank you Planta community ❤️

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## 6 comments

### Snail Diva commented on 2026-07-26

It is normal for a monstera to have a front and a back. It does not need to be deeper, what you are seeing are aerial roots. They look for something to cling on or water/soil. If you plant deeper, you will have to remove the lower leaves.

#### Sylvia replied on 2026-07-26

Thank you for the advice 🤗❤️😁

### Nora commented on 2026-07-26

I know lots of people have their monstera growing on a moss pole!

#### Sylvia replied on 2026-07-26

Yes I need one of those too ❤️

#### Karzdan replied on 2026-07-27

Or wood planks/trellises. The aerialroots will attach to the wood.

#### Sylvia replied on 2026-07-27

Interesting 🤔 thank you ❤️

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