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Posted 2Y ago by @kitsune

Droopy monstera leaves

Needing help with my droopy monstera. I just reported and installed a stick to help balance her out but the leaves have been super droopy lately. I live in a climate that is currently very hot and humid. I'm wondering if my usual watering is too much now due to the weather? Would love advice!
Mocchin - DO
Mocchin - DO
Monstera
2ft to light, indirect
10” pot with drainage
Last watered 8 months ago
@kitsune
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2Y ago
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@PerfectPinkpoui
Jay
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2Y ago
@PerfectPinkpoui
It seems like she's overwatered, to me. When you put her in a new pot was her soil wet? (and then watered her again after repot? Could be over watered)

Are you watering every time Greg tells you too? It's most likely, definitely over watered. If the soil is still wet when Greg tells you to water go ahead and hit Snooze.
@PerfectPinkpoui
Jay
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2Y ago
@PerfectPinkpoui
Did you check her roots before the repot?

I mean I'm assuming you did, but asking in case maybe you didn't. Her roots should be white, dirty but white; a slight yellow/orange tinge is okay,but any dark brown or black and mushy roots are root rot and should be cut away.
@PerfectPinkpoui
Jay
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2Y ago
@PerfectPinkpoui
Also, there is no hope for the yellow leafs so go ahead and cut it off at as close to the stalk as possible so the plant isn't wasting any energy on them. 😢
@kitsune
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2Y ago
@kitsune
Thank you @PerfectPinkpoui! I did check the roots and there was quite a lot. I'm wondering now if I should have trimmed them but I don't have the confidence for that.. the soil wasn't too wet but I think right now she is holding water more. I'll try snoozing the water next watering time. Thanks for the tip re: yellow leaves 😭 I'll give those a snip
@toomanyplantss
molly
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2Y ago
@toomanyplantss
I would make sure it's in a well draining soil. Add in perlite or orchid bark to the soil so the roots aren't drowning in water.
@Alinaa
Alina
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2Y ago
@Alinaa
Did you change the type of soil while keeping the same watering schedule? It looks like you have it in coco coir or shredded coco husk now, and before in soil? It may be struggling to adapt to the new substrate due to the changing moisture and aeration levels.

Drooping is usually indicative of thirst.. but it could be from not giving enough water or from the plant unable to take up water from the roots (either root damage from repotting or rot from staying too damp).