Drooping in Monstera
The Swiss cheese plant is a stunning tropical houseplant with large, fenestrated leaves
Monstera care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to drooping in Monstera. Check each one as a potential cause.
Symptoms to look for in Monstera
Leaves and stems lose their usual upright, structured look and hang limply, sometimes with the whole plant leaning.
Common causes in Monstera
Most often underwatering — Monstera's large leaves lose water quickly, so if the top 2 inches of soil have been dry for a while, drooping is a thirst signal. Overwatering, temperature stress below 13°C (55°F), or the plant simply being too large for its support can also cause drooping.
How to diagnose drooping in Monstera
Inspect soil moisture and root system.
How to treat drooping in Monstera
Water thoroughly if the soil is dry, ensuring water drains fully through the pot. If soil is already wet, check for root rot instead. Move away from cold drafts or windows below 13°C, and consider adding a moss pole for structural support on larger plants.
Preventing drooping in Monstera
Water consistently once the top 2 inches of soil dry out, keep temperatures above 13°C, and provide a moss pole or stake as the plant matures and its leaves get heavier.