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title: "Hi all! Im new ish to keeping Monstera, espically the TC. This is my…"
description: "Hi all! Im new ish to keeping Monstera, espically the TC. This is my first one, and I know they are prone to root rot, so I am wondering if my substrate mix is…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/658875081d3b16588d3a283e"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Brian"
published: "2023-12-24T18:14:32.424Z"
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# Hi all! Im new ish to keeping Monstera, espically the TC. This is my…

_Posted by Brian on 2023-12-24_

Hi all! Im new ish to keeping Monstera, espically the TC. This is my first one, and I know they are prone to root rot, so I am wondering if my substrate mix is optimal. Ive mixed 3 equal parts: soil, perlite and sphagnum moss.

Its been retaining moisture well but im concerned that this will lead to rot root? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks all and happy holidays!

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## 3 comments

### Women are Water commented on 2023-12-24

I would have done bark instead of the moss. You want it to drain quickly and I imagine the moss would hold on to the water keeping the soil moist longer.

#### Plant Father replied on 2023-12-24

agreed. though chopped sphagnum does create some air pockets in the soil, it holds on to much more moisture than is necessary for drought-resistant plants like monstera. fir bark or coco chunks are a great amendment for airy soil

### Brian commented on 2023-12-24

Thank you both for the insight. I will certainly repot with coco bark instead of the moss.

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