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title: "Just rescued this monstera from target, hoping she'll end up huge and…"
description: "Just rescued this monstera from target, hoping she'll end up huge and grow many fenestrations! I am moving to a new place in less than a week which has MUCH…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/64e4f66e1e531123346a422c"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Emily"
published: "2023-08-22T17:54:54.382Z"
language: "en"
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# Just rescued this monstera from target, hoping she'll end up huge and…

_Posted by Emily on 2023-08-22_

Just rescued this monstera from target, hoping she'll end up huge and grow many fenestrations! I am moving to a new place in less than a week which has MUCH better lighting, I anything I can do to make the transition easier for her?

Also, what does it mean when my monsteras leaves are producing this white, drying looking stuff? I cleaned it off with a cloth and water and it reappeared

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## 5 comments

### Alicejokelly commented on 2023-08-23

The white stains are actually just a mineral residue from hard water likely used at whatever greenhouse they came from. A mixture of dish soap, neem oil, water, and a small amount of rubbing alcohol should get rid of it!

#### Emily replied on 2023-08-23

Thank you!! I'll try that :)

#### Alicejokelly replied on 2023-08-23

No problem :) good luck!!

### Casper commented on 2023-08-23

Needs chunkier soil for sure

#### Emily replied on 2023-08-29

any specific brand you recommend?

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