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title: "I bought this plant yesterday. The nursery told me to use the bumper…"
description: "I bought this plant yesterday. The nursery told me to use the bumper crop soil to replant it and add a layer of rock to the bottom of the pot (so I know they…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Vintagethreadgirl"
published: "2025-05-28T20:55:29.514063Z"
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# I bought this plant yesterday. The nursery told me to use the bumper…

_Posted by Vintagethreadgirl on 2025-05-28_

I bought this plant yesterday. The nursery told me to use the bumper crop soil to replant it and add a layer of rock to the bottom of the pot (so I know they don't know best practices clearly) I want to give this thing the BEST chance. Its current in a west facing window in my bedroom. I know it needs to be repotted, but I'm not sure what to use. I've included photos of the soils I have, and the readings I got with my new little Meter. Help me give this beauty a chance!

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## 5 comments

### Oksana 🥎🍦🌱 commented on 2025-05-28

I don’t know anything about that but it’s beautiful! Can’t wait to see how it does

### Jess commented on 2025-05-28

I bought a Thai Con a few days ago but i have a monstera deli that’s been solidly growing (and a few books) that im basing my care from. Using a very chunky soil (1 part chunky perlite, 1 part orchid bark, 1.5 part Foxfarms Ocean Soil.) I make sure the sun doesn’t hit it but gets a lot of indirect light and i bought a humidifier that makes sure that it stays atleast 60% humidity. That’s just what i’m doing lol Grain of salt, but i hope this helps!

### Anna B. commented on 2025-05-28

Last time I repotted, I did coco choir, perlite, and then orchid mix. My gal has done fabulous with it.

### Danii commented on 2025-05-28

This is the best aroid mix I’ve found for a decent price. Excellent drainage and soilless.

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### Ms.Issy commented on 2025-05-28

My Thai con is currently living in a 50-50 mix of the orchid mix you have \& a topical potting soil.  
I would bet a 50-50 mix of the orchid mix and the potting soil would work similarly. If you were concerned about it holding onto water too long you could try a 60-40 mix of orchid mix and potting soil.  
The pot I used has drainage, and I water it when a bamboo skewer shows it’s approximately 2/3 dry.  
She lives in the east window of my bedroom and seems to be a big fan of the morning light.

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