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title: "While I was moving homes I left some plants outside for too long and…"
description: "While I was moving homes I left some plants outside for too long and they look burned (black). Can I still save them? Most of them are Monsteras."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw/senOEONaYneJfleWoVpHAp"
community: "Show your plants"
author: "Piedra’s Home"
published: "2025-07-14T23:48:54.479823Z"
language: "en"
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# While I was moving homes I left some plants outside for too long and…

_Posted by Piedra’s Home on 2025-07-14_

While I was moving homes I left some plants outside for too long and they look burned (black). Can I still save them? Most of them are Monsteras.

## 2 comments

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2025-07-15

Pictures ?

### Sunny commented on 2025-07-15

The black areas are likely sun scorched. The areas will turn brown and dry out. Cut off the leaves will the most damage leaving some leaves for photosynthesis. It will take time to put out new leaves. 🪴🍀

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