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title: "Hi all! Long post warning!! I saved this Thai Constellation (Millie…"
description: "Hi all! Long post warning!! I saved this Thai Constellation (Millie the Monstera) from my local Wegmans store back in January. It was the only one not near…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Peaceupatown2"
published: "2026-03-28T19:43:16.070767Z"
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# Hi all! Long post warning!! I saved this Thai Constellation (Millie…

_Posted by Peaceupatown2 on 2026-03-28_

Hi all! Long post warning!! I saved this Thai Constellation (Millie the Monstera) from my local Wegmans store back in January. It was the only one not near death, so I felt I needed to take it home 😭, but I have never owned a monstera before!! I get a lot of natural light in my living room, but I am unable to keep it as close to a window as I’d like, so I use a couple grow lights to give it proper lighting.

There was one leaf already fenestrated when bought it. I gave her a repot, she’s been fertilized, she has a small pole to climb, and I wait till it’s pretty much completely dry before I water her.

My concerns: She put out a new leaf a couple weeks ago, but she doesn’t have any fenestrations?? If you look close she wanted to put out 2 leaves but one broke during the process. Not sure what I did wrong there. Also the one leaf is very stiff and in a shape I haven’t seen in pictures of other monsteras.

Is there not enough light? Should I be expecting fenestrations or is she still too young? Am I doing something wrong or do I just need to be patient? I keep her in a clear nursery pot, and roots are growing strong and plenty.

Sorry for the long post, I just want Millie to thrive!! Any tips or advice for care would be so appreciated!!

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## 2 comments

### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-03-29

She appears happy and thriving. I don’t see any issues. I would recommend being patient and allow her to settle in. I have a classic monstera that put out a fenestrated leaf and hasn’t given me another one yet. 😂 I’m sure she’s fine. She is a beauty! Godspeed! 💚💚

#### Peaceupatown2 replied on 2026-03-29

Thank you! 😊 That makes me feel better! She’s just working on her own time 🤣

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