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title: "Got these babies as a gift. I have chopped some (very top heavy) but…"
description: "Got these babies as a gift. I have chopped some (very top heavy) but I’m also thinking that i need to repot. The first picture has a 10” pot and the second is…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "JenPlants909"
published: "2024-07-27T23:27:03.476832Z"
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# Got these babies as a gift. I have chopped some (very top heavy) but…

_Posted by JenPlants909 on 2024-07-27_

Got these babies as a gift. I have chopped some (very top heavy) but I’m also thinking that i need to repot. The first picture has a 10” pot and the second is 6”. Advice?

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## 2 comments

### Lolly commented on 2024-07-28

I would definitely repot into larger terracotta pots with drain holes. Those roots need some air!

### Riley commented on 2024-07-28

The one in the 10 inch pot is probably fine in that size pot, but that soil is way too dense. Since these are aroids, they need a chunky mix. I recommend mixing in a lot of perlite and orchid bark. Also, keep in mind that monsteras like to be snug in their pots.

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