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title: "hi hi i've been having issues with my plants recently i think had…"
description: "hi hi i've been having issues with my plants recently i think had some thrips so i removed all leaves and soil (specifically my brasil philodendron) and placed…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "plantluvr444"
published: "2025-02-25T06:07:53.663919Z"
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# hi hi i've been having issues with my plants recently i think had…

_Posted by plantluvr444 on 2025-02-25_

hi hi i've been having issues with my plants recently i think had some thrips so i removed all leaves and soil (specifically my brasil philodendron) and placed some in leca with water as well as my monstera. i also am going to try to propagate using perlite. How often should i mist the perlite props and for the leafs should I remove the water inside it so there's no sitting water?

ps: im also using a grow light so i can keep a close eye on them how long should i leave it on for so they don't get sunburnt?

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## 2 comments

### Mads commented on 2025-02-25

If you put the container of perlite in a clear plastic bag that’ll hold in moisture so you don’t need to mist as often. If the bag has condensation, you’re good. A few small ventilation holes will allow air to flow.

#### plantluvr444 replied on 2025-02-26

i'm just nervous we have poor air ventilation i'm dorming at a college campus

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