Low humidity
Crispy brown edges in dry air are a classic humidity complaint.
Diagnosis
Low humidity
What's happening
Monstera is a tropical plant; in very dry indoor air the leaf margins lose water faster than the roots can replace it, and the thin edges brown and crisp.
How to fix it
Raise humidity: group plants together, set the pot on a pebble tray, or run a small humidifier nearby — and move it away from heating vents and drafts. Trim badly browned edges with clean scissors following the leaf's natural shape.
What fixes it
- A small room humidifier — A small humidifier near the plant keeps edges from crisping in winter.
If that doesn't fix it
This is general guidance based on common symptoms; individual plants vary.
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Reviewed June 2026 · how we check this