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title: "My monstera (Swiss Cheese) is pushing out already yellowing and…"
description: "My monstera (Swiss Cheese) is pushing out already yellowing and browned leaves. Any ideas what it could be? It’s not the whole plant but I’m curious"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/FzLmofPY7jiehJjztMqb9T"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Sinister Biscuits"
published: "2025-03-06T01:30:09.435919Z"
language: "en"
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# My monstera (Swiss Cheese) is pushing out already yellowing and…

_Posted by Sinister Biscuits on 2025-03-06_

My monstera (Swiss Cheese) is pushing out already yellowing and browned leaves. Any ideas what it could be? It’s not the whole plant but I’m curious

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/nAiKa9wvNSpBqAJPGnj17wyLvlYjSCe3vzlBuSaKYJU/x8ENLwrmTySqDa-z28r6rQ.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### JW commented on 2025-03-06

How old is the branch?

#### Sinister Biscuits replied on 2025-03-06

Fairly new! I just got this plant a few weeks ago and she’s fairly healthy. The branches where these are aren’t even a full centimeter wide

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-03-06

It could be low humidity or a pest issue 🤔

### Sinister Biscuits commented on 2025-03-06

Low humidity sounds about right. Getting a humidifier this weekend and glad to know that could be one of the things. I have been checking but haven’t spotted any pests

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-03-06

Oh nice. A pebble tray will work in a pinch too. I try to do a bit of misting when I see a new leaf popping out too.

#### Sinister Biscuits replied on 2025-03-06

Just a bunch of rocks in a tray next the plant or under?

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-03-06

Under the plant, then fill it with water. As the water evaporates it increases the humidity around the plant. Just make sure the roots/pot with holes aren't sitting in the water. So you don't get an overwatered plant. Heres a pic from the net. They aren't a humidifier obviously, but can help if you can't get one right away. Or misting is an issue

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/LABcXOiTFudmBUCsau2S0dZnnxDdeMAvwSHhNs7sG2k/C9CvyTTbQTe42IjMLQ2k6g.webp?size=large)

#### Sinister Biscuits replied on 2025-03-07

Wow - thank you!!

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