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title: "Got my very first monstera! Looks a little beat up but hopefully I…"
description: "Got my very first monstera! Looks a little beat up but hopefully I can get it healthier!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw/65a5e674dbc7a64d4835bea9"
community: "Show your plants"
author: "SproutBabe"
published: "2024-01-16T02:14:12.318Z"
language: "en"
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# Got my very first monstera! Looks a little beat up but hopefully I…

_Posted by SproutBabe on 2024-01-16_

Got my very first monstera! Looks a little beat up but hopefully I can get it healthier!

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## 2 comments

### Alison commented on 2024-01-16

You can do it!

### Sunny commented on 2024-01-16

It’s a good size. I agree it needs water when the leaves look limp and starts to curl or flop. The leaf tips will start to yellow and dry a crispy brown.

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