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title: "Had to chop and prop my beloved Monstera today because it had crazy…"
description: "Had to chop and prop my beloved Monstera today because it had crazy stem rot. I suspect it’s because it got put outside and these evil bugs called…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/1tssbz8ncujcg6tauEsLfm"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Kat"
published: "2026-04-28T03:03:35.041183Z"
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# Had to chop and prop my beloved Monstera today because it had crazy…

_Posted by Kat on 2026-04-28_

Had to chop and prop my beloved Monstera today because it had crazy stem rot. I suspect it’s because it got put outside and these evil bugs called glassy-winged sharpshooters laid eggs in the leaves (they spread bacteria but there isn’t much information on them)

Weirdest thing was the root system was completely healthy and it was only rotting at the stem and yellowing through the leaves. Fingers crossed it’ll bounce back but those in California beware! I wish I had never put it outside to begin with!

Picture of the pest marks for those that might need help catching it someday.

![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0THj4E7yTt5t0brjMku8NMcvWrOwLxdR_0ZhF4lEyB4/LNWa-virR_KIUVprwVBFMQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0THj4E7yTt5t0brjMku8NMcvWrOwLxdR_0ZhF4lEyB4/e_0wE_S7Tyq9mOBKSod2jQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0THj4E7yTt5t0brjMku8NMcvWrOwLxdR_0ZhF4lEyB4/KA5cjEJNSE2d_pQvt8hcxQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 4 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0THj4E7yTt5t0brjMku8NMcvWrOwLxdR_0ZhF4lEyB4/GoCSkUR5RjOtsSV1_s2XqQ.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Christina commented on 2026-04-28

Ohhh🫣 im so sorry. Its gonna come back even better.

#### Kat replied on 2026-04-29

It’s such a bummer! But thank you, Christina— I hope you’re right 🤞🏼

### Magz commented on 2026-04-29

Oh gosh. That really stinks! Wishing her a speedy recovery!

### LadyTenorJD commented on 2026-04-30

Hope she grows back bigger and better!!!

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