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title: "I’ve had this monstera for maybe about a year now and it’s obviously…"
description: "I’ve had this monstera for maybe about a year now and it’s obviously not thriving. It does have new growth from time to time but always has been droopy. My…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/646ecf238538d101685e3453"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Alex 🌸"
published: "2023-05-25T02:59:47.971Z"
language: "en"
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# I’ve had this monstera for maybe about a year now and it’s obviously…

_Posted by Alex 🌸 on 2023-05-25_

I’ve had this monstera for maybe about a year now and it’s obviously not thriving. It does have new growth from time to time but always has been droopy. My biggest battle is my cats- hence all the sad eaten leaves. What is the best way to cut the leaves off that are beyond saving? Wanting to know the best way to encourage new growth once cut off.

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## 2 comments

### Carlen commented on 2023-05-25

the best way to encourage growth with cuttings is to cut below a node; you can then propagate what you’ve cut off also!!

### Elin commented on 2023-05-25

I would not cut your Monstera since it already seems to be struggling. I can see minor symptoms of root issues so I would recommend that you check the light and watering on your Monstera first. They can handle shade pretty well but if you want to help it thrive you might want to move it to a brighter spot. Also look out for overwatering and root rot on it.  
I would refrain from pruning the plant until you can see that it’s started to actively growing again ☺️

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