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title: "I’m about to toss this expensive monstera. It’s the most maddening…"
description: "I’m about to toss this expensive monstera. It’s the most maddening plant I have ever owned. The price tag did not help. I got it from a reputable online…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/BfAG5OkHsuECxFau3SceoV"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Antoniya Inness"
published: "2026-06-09T01:29:32.483599Z"
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# I’m about to toss this expensive monstera. It’s the most maddening…

_Posted by Antoniya Inness on 2026-06-09_

I’m about to toss this expensive monstera. It’s the most maddening plant I have ever owned. The price tag did not help. I got it from a reputable online nursery and everything else I’ve ordered in the past has been excellent. I think it’s the genetics of this cultivar.

I have had it for almost 1.5 years and this is all it’s done—barely grown and just turn the limey parts papery brown. Grow a new leaf, then turn brown for no f reason. And it’s starting again on the newest leaf.

It’s not water, it’s not fertilizer, it’s not light… what am I doing wrong. I own a few monsteras including other variegated types but nothing has been like this. Any advice would be helpful.

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## 5 comments

### Evi (◡‿◡✿) commented on 2026-06-09

Could it be humidity ?

#### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 replied on 2026-06-09

Agree.

### Elias C commented on 2026-06-09

Im curious how healthy the roots are?

### Jessica E commented on 2026-06-11

Change it to a bigger pot. Do NOT losen up the roots. It does not like it. Mist it at least twice per week. Likes lots of fresh air and evening direct warm sun. Not more than 2 hours.

### Jessica E commented on 2026-06-11

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