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I rooted a monstera cutting in water for about eight weeks. It had several long white roots, so I potted it into a chunky soil mix three days ago. Now the leaf is drooping and curling a bit. The soil is lightly moist. I did not put it in direct sun. The node still looks firm. I know water roots need to adapt, but how droopy is too droopy? Should I put it back in water, cover it for humidity, or just stop touching it?
Some wilt is normal after moving from water to soil. The roots have to adjust to a new environment. I would keep the mix lightly moist, not wet, and give it bright gentle light.
A humidity bag for a few days can help reduce water loss while the roots adapt. Leave some airflow and do not let the leaf press against wet plastic.
Do not keep moving it back and forth. Water to soil to water again can become a cycle of stress. If the node is firm, give it time.
Long water roots can be fragile. When you potted it, some may have bent or broken. That does not mean failure, but it explains the wilt.
Watch the node more than the leaf. A leaf can look sad during transition. A soft or blackening node is the real warning sign.
Next time, pot when the roots are a bit shorter and branching. I have better luck with 2 to 4 inch roots than giant spaghetti roots. ## Additional Care and Growing
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