There are a number of reasons why your Monstera may be droopy.
Monstera prefers to be kept in a space above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, explains Hancock.
Anything lower than that can cause damage.
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Be especially aware of sudden temperature changes between warm and cool climates.
If your plant has cold damage, it will just need time to recover.
And double-check your plant isnt close to any cold drafts or air vents.
Soil Is Too Dry
A monstera can also get droopy if its soil is too dry.
“This is particularly common with softer species likemonstera adansonii, says Hancock.
ensure youre watering your plant regularly to keep its soil moist.
Youll also want to see to it it has enough humidity as its a tropical plant.
Over-Fertilization
Slight over-fertilization can also make a monstera droopy.
This will help remove any excess nutrients or salts.
If youre going to fertilize your plant, ensure youre diluting your fertilizer andreading the instructions on the packaging.
You do not need to mist a monstera.
The misting can only provide a temporary humidity boost, he explains.
Anunderwatered monsteradeliciosa or monstera peru will have leaves that have lost a bit of their sheen, explains Hancock.
A monstera adansonii’s leaves may be more of a faded or slightly gray-green color.
