Is there a way to make it not grow like this?

Question

It's very possible it's just how it grows and I should let it be, but I'm just not a fan of how it looks.

Please excuse the butter container, my cat pushed it off the shelf last night to get into the window and the pot it was on shattered

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@ZippyDoubleclaw · Answer

Sometimes I have to keep turning mine, because it leans towards the light.

@Blessedladybug · Answer

Mine also leans towards the light so I keep turning mine

@lynnluvsplants · Answer

she looks like she needs to be staked! and then turn her towards the sun so her back is facing the room, makes it so the plant faces one way!

@GemNeslia83 · Answer

Monstera need a moss pole for support.  I bet that would make a huge difference

@pricklydude · Answer

if you’re asking if it’s supposed to lean over and act like it’s going to fall, then yes, that’s normal. to fix it, you can grab a pole or cedar plank, embed it into the soil, and then tie the stem (NOT the petioles) to the pole/cedar plank. make sure you’re gently tying the stem to the support beam of your choice, and using velcro straps or something else. if you tie it too tight you will risk the wire or velcro cutting through the stem of your beautiful monstera.

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