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Emily Smith

Why is my monstera crying? Plant experts reveal the answers behind a weeping houseplant

Picture of a monstera plant with a single drop of water falling down it's leaf.

It can be quite concerning looking over at your monstera plant and noticing what looks like tears falling from the leaves. And while plants may have reactions, there are more plausible reasons why it's leaking other than its emotional state. 

When it comes to the health of our houseplants, certain obvious symptoms of distress can be easily and quickly remedied. For example, the reasons behind why your monstera leaves are turning brown or why there's mould on the soil of your plant can be diagnosed swiftly and corrected. 

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