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title: "I repotted this in the spring and just a week or so ago I had 5 new…"
description: "I repotted this in the spring and just a week or so ago I had 5 new leaves. Today I see that it is squishy at the base. Can it be saved if I just cut away the…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/64bb0143c435af1d90134686"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Kim Q"
published: "2023-07-21T22:05:55.232Z"
language: "en"
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# I repotted this in the spring and just a week or so ago I had 5 new…

_Posted by Kim Q on 2023-07-21_

I repotted this in the spring and just a week or so ago I had 5 new leaves. Today I see that it is squishy at the base. Can it be saved if I just cut away the squishy? And what would cause this! TIA

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## 5 comments

### Roundshouse Plants commented on 2023-07-21

Oh no! You might have a drainage issue. Maybe the roots are too wet. If you still have some good leaves you could prune the gross stuff. But I would probably take it out of it's pot and look at the soil and roots. There's definitely something not right. Maybe the new pot or soil doesn't drain as well?

#### Kim Q replied on 2023-07-22

Is there a particular

#### Kim Q replied on 2023-07-22

Is there a particular soil I should use? I usually use miracle grow.

#### Amie206 replied on 2023-07-22

They like a chunkier soil. Maybe add some orchid bark. This can help with drainage and ensure it doesn’t get waterlogged. A lot of soil straight out of a bag isn’t going to meet every plant’s needs. There are a lot of YouTube videos that will show you how to create specific mixes - starting with the base of potting mix from the nursery

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