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title: "I got my first monstera, how can I help it? I got it today for $13"
description: "I got my first monstera, how can I help it? I got it today for $13"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "J_sssj4"
published: "2025-07-28T06:36:03.392863Z"
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# I got my first monstera, how can I help it? I got it today for $13

_Posted by J\_sssj4 on 2025-07-28_

I got my first monstera, how can I help it? I got it today for $13

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## 4 comments

### Yolanda commented on 2025-07-28

Automatically give it a pebble tray or a humidifier so you want have to worry about your leaves unfurling or brown spots. Keep soil moist but not soaking wet, spray at night or early in the morning before the sun comes out with neem oil to stay ahead of pest. I would check this plant with a soil moisture meter before watering or give it a self watering pot so it can pull the water it wants when it needs it

### Yolanda commented on 2025-07-28

Spray with neem oil 7 to 14 days it is your choice. I spray all of my plants every two weeks. Also keep your leaves clean with a wet paper towel or spray the neem oil on them then wipe it off, this also will keep the foliage shiny

#### J\_sssj4 replied on 2025-07-28

Thank you so much!!🩷🩷

### Yolanda commented on 2025-07-29

My pleasure 😊good luck

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