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title: "Hello! I just got this monstera adansonii and was wondering if I…"
description: "Hello! I just got this monstera adansonii and was wondering if I should transfer it to soil? I read that they can grow in water but I don't want to shock the…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "copticstitch"
published: "2026-04-03T05:07:22.450767Z"
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# Hello! I just got this monstera adansonii and was wondering if I…

_Posted by copticstitch on 2026-04-03_

Hello! I just got this monstera adansonii and was wondering if I should transfer it to soil? I read that they can grow in water but I don't want to shock the roots by repotting it into soil. I'm so in love with her and want to give her the best!

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## 5 comments

### Wyatt commented on 2026-04-03

You can repot her into good chunky soil! Well draining soil is key! I wouldn’t think it would shock the roots… soil is typically the goal with water propagations. When getting your mix try for 40% soil and 60% amendments like pearlite, orchid bark, charcoal, etc. I think she’ll do great!

#### copticstitch replied on 2026-04-03

Thank you!!

### Ama commented on 2026-04-05

You could keep it in water if you wanted, it would just need somw fertilizer every once in awhile. I like to transfer my water props into soil, but some people prefer water cause you get less pests and they're less maintenancet o some. I know some people say not to immediately repot a plant you bring home as its already stressed from the change, but I'm impatient and do it anyway with no issues lol 👍

#### copticstitch replied on 2026-04-05

I did end up repotting it into a mix of orchid bark and tropical soil mix and am hoping for the best, so far so good though!

#### Ama replied on 2026-04-05

Nice! I'm sure it's going to be super happy in that chunky mix! :D

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