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title: "I am so proud of myself and my babies! This is Mabel, my first…"
description: "I am so proud of myself and my babies! This is Mabel, my first Monstera who I got off facebook marketplace several months ago. She was already struggling, and…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Rhye"
published: "2025-06-14T12:07:13.101519Z"
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# I am so proud of myself and my babies! This is Mabel, my first…

_Posted by Rhye on 2025-06-14_

I am so proud of myself and my babies! This is Mabel, my first Monstera who I got off facebook marketplace several months ago. She was already struggling, and my own mental health made it hard for me to rehab her. I finally started to care better for her about 2 months ago. She is 2 plants and I had intentions of separating them when I repotted but as a novice i was daunted at the task. I made the mistake of not doing research and just repotting her in regular potting mix like her previous owner had. It also turned out she was too heavy for the new plastic pot i put her in. So another repotting with my own blend of 50% coco coir, 25% perlite, 25% soil and in a beautiful terracotta pot, she is beginning to thrive. 3 new leaves since this new pot and one of them has grown so much in just a few days!

Thanks for reading our saga lol any tips for encouraging fenestration if that’s a thing pls lmk!

She is in a S facing mostly unobstructed picture window.

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## 3 comments

### Jneyman commented on 2025-06-14

My hope is that your ability to care for her in that way meant you’re seeing improvements in your own mental health. 💕💕💕

#### Rhye replied on 2025-06-14

that is so kind, thank you! definitely speaks to my ability and willingness to care for myself. i think caring for my plants helps me a lot 💕

#### Jneyman replied on 2025-06-14

I’ve found the same with my mental health! Best in your continued journey!

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