Took me 45 minutes to figure out why my Monstera was drooping

Turns out I'd been overwatering it for 3 weeks straight and the roots were just sitting in wet soil. Has anyone else had a plant bounce back after you let it dry out completely?

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xena_jackson1mo ago

Monsteras actually do better when their roots stay a little damp, not bone dry. Letting it completely dry out can shock the roots even worse and cause permanent damage. The plant evolved in tropical jungles where the soil never fully dries, so mimicking that with consistent moisture is key. Plus all that time you spent stressing about overwatering just made the problem worse by interrupting its natural cycle. You'd probably have better luck just repotting with fresh soil and drainage holes instead of playing this dry out game.

lucas_hunt1mo ago

Have you actually tried letting the soil dry out a bit before watering again and still saw damage, or is this more of a theory based on where monsteras grow naturally? Because I've seen people go both ways with watering methods and some swear by letting it dry completely for a few days with no issues. Just trying to figure out if there's real firsthand experience behind this or if it's more of a general rule you picked up.