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title: "hi guys!! i recently got a 12” monstera.. and she is beautiful. i…"
description: "hi guys!! i recently got a 12” monstera.. and she is beautiful. i have been bottom watering her when 2-3 inches of the top soil is dry, but for some reason i…"
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author: "jesseyca p"
published: "2023-06-03T05:21:58.511Z"
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# hi guys!! i recently got a 12” monstera.. and she is beautiful. i…

_Geplaatst door jesseyca p op 2023-06-03_

hi guys!! i recently got a 12” monstera.. and she is beautiful. i have been bottom watering her when 2-3 inches of the top soil is dry, but for some reason i feel like i’m underwatering… where some of the stems come out of the soil there’s a few that are browning as if they’re dry.

she gets dry about 2-5 days after i water. do i need to water more? am i over watering?

## 5 reacties

### Sully reageerde op 2023-06-03

The plant may be root-bound, so it can’t retain enough water. Have you checked the soil? Also when you water the plant are you really soaking that bb? I am a chronic underwaterer bc im so scared of root rot. But I drown that bb when it’s time

#### jesseyca p antwoordde op 2023-06-03

i just got it not even a week ago so was trying to let it acclimate a bit more before repotting!! i thought i was really soaking her but next watering im just gonna put her in my shower😂

#### jesseyca p antwoordde op 2023-06-03

so i don’t think it’s rootbound yet but i definitely think she’s wanting a bigger pot so i’m gonna be doing that tomorrow! hopefully it helps!

#### Teresa antwoordde op 2023-06-06

I’d give it at least two weeks in it’s new home before repotting.

### Leslie reageerde op 2023-06-06

Maybe the soil is too compact and needs more aeration. You can add a little perlite and stir around

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