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title: "I was gifted this monestera in the current pot a year ago. I’m not…"
description: "I was gifted this monestera in the current pot a year ago. I’m not great with plants yet so looking for advice. Should I repot ? Should I trim the dead stems ?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/E2TFveiY02SZVNs6tgJC2N"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Wannabe Plant Expert"
published: "2025-05-18T11:55:07.456927Z"
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# I was gifted this monestera in the current pot a year ago. I’m not…

_Posted by Wannabe Plant Expert on 2025-05-18_

I was gifted this monestera in the current pot a year ago. I’m not great with plants yet so looking for advice. Should I repot ? Should I trim the dead stems ?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/t1ttsowIfl7_mi7ESKqDfb4V9r_vU4pCJ7-hE-o6vjI/P339c1lkT9S903VCVCnjQA.webp?size=large)

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## 5 comments

### Hold the Gluten commented on 2025-05-18

Those are aerial roots. Do not trim. The plant needs something to climb.

#### Wannabe Plant Expert replied on 2025-05-18

Thank you so much. I shall leave it in the pot and provide a climbing apparatus. I appreciate the feedback. Have a lovely day

#### Hold the Gluten replied on 2025-05-18

Great plan! Hope it goes well! Have a great day as well!

### Bee commented on 2025-05-18

Giving it the right amount of light is really important! I put mine by a south facing window, but with many trees around and an over hang above it receives bright indirect light

#### Wannabe Plant Expert replied on 2025-05-21

Thank you so much - I’ll try that as well

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