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title: "I got a new monstera from a small shop grower (perfect conditions).…"
description: "I got a new monstera from a small shop grower (perfect conditions). Seems very healthy and has grown in the past week I’ve had it.. but it’s really starting to…"
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# I got a new monstera from a small shop grower (perfect conditions).…

_Posted by Bodhi\_PlantMama on 2024-02-06_

I got a new monstera from a small shop grower (perfect conditions). Seems very healthy and has grown in the past week I’ve had it.. but it’s really starting to lean over. I know they need support but it’s not super big and wasn’t leaning so much when I got home with it. I also think the leaves are facing the back of the stem?? How would I stake that?  
Any ideas?

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## 4 comments

### Mels commented on 2024-02-06

Monsteras stretch for that light so possibly reaching for a sunnier spot and going a bit off-kilter?  
I would probably get some sort of support pole going at this point, those leaves are already getting fenestrations and will only get bigger!  
You could also try putting it in a heavy cache pot? Something cement or ceramic to try and ground ‘er.

Best of luck, it’s a gorgeous plant!

#### Bodhi\_PlantMama replied on 2024-02-07

It’s a wild one 😂 I guess I will have to face my fears and put a support haha hasn’t even been watered by me yet! It’s a brand new house baby 🌱  
Thank you!

### Sunny commented on 2024-02-06

I agree it leans when trying to find light. The current position is too dark compared to the amount of light it was getting in the nursery. Move it to a place with at least 6 hours of bright indirect light or get a grow light.

#### Bodhi\_PlantMama replied on 2024-02-07

That’s what I get for going to a good plant shop 🤦‍♀️ the light gets bright there but it was rainy the first few days. I will try to get her some more light 💡 thank you 🙏

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