--- title: "Why won’t this monstera grow any new leaves when I 1st got it it grew…" description: "Why won’t this monstera grow any new leaves when I 1st got it it grew that tall floppy one I have it growing with pole and grow lights all the happy things…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/gINa8yvRekpHMn5CeVWJnE" community: "Anything about plants" author: "PlantingwithGina" published: "2026-04-09T20:36:53.175743Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uo6DdMHJY8da7eZ-dVLxXaanoir7sX1xrI3v73_QU3U/u11KTBtrSS6qOrOsr4op2Q.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Anything about plants](https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg.md) # Why won’t this monstera grow any new leaves when I 1st got it it grew… _Posted by PlantingwithGina on 2026-04-09_ Why won’t this monstera grow any new leaves when I 1st got it it grew that tall floppy one I have it growing with pole and grow lights all the happy things what am I doing wrong. Help new plant momma please ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uo6DdMHJY8da7eZ-dVLxXaanoir7sX1xrI3v73_QU3U/u11KTBtrSS6qOrOsr4op2Q.webp?size=large) ## 12 comments ### SJ commented on 2026-04-09 How long has it been? #### PlantingwithGina replied on 2026-04-09 2 months ### SJ commented on 2026-04-09 Might be nutrients? That’s a big plant though, so it doesn’t seem like a bad sign to not have a new leaf. #### PlantingwithGina replied on 2026-04-09 Any idea what I should give it ### SJ commented on 2026-04-09 You could try diluting regular houseplant fertilizer to 1/2 strength, or even 1/4 strength but use that for every watering to keep the nutrients steady. ### Mama commented on 2026-04-10 Monsteras go through dormant periods also. Depending on where you’re located will change it too. A good fertilizer and following the water needs. I have mine in a self water pot. She has periods of no growth. And then all of a sudden she’ll grow three one right after the other. ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/On11PraUMWrUMEfImkdDjdi_X3sqnOOp9bUVGWW-_6k/PXJ8fe9NSU2YwYQQL_fghw.webp?size=large) ### jlsKenzy commented on 2026-04-10 It looks really healthy and sounds like you're doing everything right. My thought is if you're in an area that experiences drastic seasonal changes - I know with them being inside, it seems weird - but they may still go through a little dormant phase. That could be what's happening, which isn't a bad thing and not anything that you're doing wrong. Give it a little more time. One of my older monsteras had zero growth for five months (I'm in the midwest) and it only recently pushed out a new leaf. #### PlantingwithGina replied on 2026-04-10 I’m in Pa we go from 24.5 to 70s in months #### Mama replied on 2026-04-10 I’m in Rochester ny! Pretty much same weather #### JR replied on 2026-04-10 I’m in Pa and mine seems to be dormant rn as well. Put out about 3 leaves after I first got it (late fall) and now ot hasn’t done anything. It still seems very healthy. No browning or mushy stems. I was just starting to worry but am a little reassured after reading some responses here. Maybe it’s not even a seasonal thing, maybe it just needs a break after transplanting and pushing out a few new leaves ### AudPod commented on 2026-04-10 It can sometimes look like nothing much is happening but it might just be focusing effort on the roots right now. I wouldn’t worry, it looks healthy. ### PlantingwithGina commented on 2026-05-11 We now have four new growths smaller pot better soil and fertilizer ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uo6DdMHJY8da7eZ-dVLxXaanoir7sX1xrI3v73_QU3U/TSKqnb-6QKea8kKfqwOCMg.webp?size=large) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_