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title: "I have realised that my monstera is in a too big pot, and that’s…"
description: "I have realised that my monstera is in a too big pot, and that’s likely why I’m not getting big gorgeous fenestrated leaves. I don’t want to cause any damage…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/64bd109f2676e7c37da253b5"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Kirsty"
published: "2023-07-23T11:35:59.12Z"
language: "en"
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# I have realised that my monstera is in a too big pot, and that’s…

_Posted by Kirsty on 2023-07-23_

I have realised that my monstera is in a too big pot, and that’s likely why I’m not getting big gorgeous fenestrated leaves. I don’t want to cause any damage by repotting haphazardly, but I will repot to a smaller pot if it’s what is best for the plant. What do you think, wise plant parents?!

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## 6 comments

### ☆ bridget ☆ commented on 2023-07-23

I think you know what your doing by repotting into a smaller pot.Your monstera is beautiful though 🫶

#### Kirsty replied on 2023-07-23

Thank you! It turns out that the roots were tiny, so I hope that this new pot allows it to thrive without all that unnecessary space and soil.

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### Alexis commented on 2023-07-23

Girl I’m in the same boat! It’s time to repot mine because it too does not have enough fenestrations

#### Kirsty replied on 2023-07-23

I just repotted and the roots were tiny! Definitely needed a much smaller pot. Fingers crossed it does the trick.

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#### Alexis replied on 2023-07-23

It’s so beautiful!

### Roundshouse Plants commented on 2023-07-23

I think you're on the right track. Bug plant doesn't always mean big pot. Sometimes those roots like to be swaddled. I always assume they want room to spread out, but more often that exactly what they don't want.

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