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title: "Finally got my hands on a Thai Con from Walmart and I am TERRIFIED of…"
description: "Finally got my hands on a Thai Con from Walmart and I am TERRIFIED of killing her! Any tips/tricks would be very much appreciated. 🫶🏼"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/6KMd8LWHTn5nc7Vl8jr7QR"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Botanical Kat"
published: "2025-06-08T20:34:43.764575Z"
language: "en"
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# Finally got my hands on a Thai Con from Walmart and I am TERRIFIED of…

_Posted by Botanical Kat on 2025-06-08_

Finally got my hands on a Thai Con from Walmart and I am TERRIFIED of killing her! Any tips/tricks would be very much appreciated. 🫶🏼

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## 4 comments

### Yolanda commented on 2025-06-08

Get a humidifier or pebble tray asap., this plant thrives in high humidity.. don’t overwater, make sure you have a pot with good drainage holes and good drainage soil. I would suggest a self watering pot if you are unsure on how to water.. use soil moisture meter. This plant does not need to dry out completely.,, to keep variegation give it bright indirect sun or use grow lights. Keep your leaves free of dust to aid in the plant getting good photosynthesis..

### Yolanda commented on 2025-06-08

Oh yeah if you don’t want the super bushy look then train it to go up a moss pole

### Plantsmybeloved commented on 2025-06-08

I'd highly recommend repotting in a super chunky mix. Thai con are super vulnerable to root rot

#### Plantsmybeloved replied on 2025-06-08

Big box stores like Walmart tend to overrated and have low draining soil

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