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title: "I chopped my monstera because the leaves were going in opposite…"
description: "I chopped my monstera because the leaves were going in opposite directions after I moved and he adapted to his new spot. Where will the new leaf come out of my…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Madyyy"
published: "2026-10-04T03:02:45.115791Z"
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# I chopped my monstera because the leaves were going in opposite…

_Posted by Madyyy on 2026-10-04_

I chopped my monstera because the leaves were going in opposite directions after I moved and he adapted to his new spot.

Where will the new leaf come out of my main plant? The nodes below are both long aerial roots that stretch into the soil.

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