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title: "I don’t like all the open space under the canopy of my large…"
description: "I don’t like all the open space under the canopy of my large monstera, Matilda. Considering planting a pothos with her. Has anyone tried this? What struggles…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "TabbyTai"
published: "2026-09-29T23:38:32.691503Z"
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# I don’t like all the open space under the canopy of my large…

_Geplaatst door TabbyTai op 2026-09-29_

I don’t like all the open space under the canopy of my large monstera, Matilda. Considering planting a pothos with her. Has anyone tried this? What struggles might I have? Could it negatively impact the growth of my Matilda? (She’s already two stems sharing a pot). I appreciate your advice!

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/AVgKdxO0tPR46FCM31C-YFxmFVI46ZxI6CZL6L_PlJI/g_99dsqnQ2qsvIlkc0jqRw.webp?size=large)

## 6 reacties

### TempleofStars reageerde op 2026-09-29

You could in theory, my only concern would be that their roots would eventually intertwine and it would damage both plants if you wanted to eventually take them out. Also repotting a little bit more often, but other than that they have similar watering schedules and honestly it would look quite nice, especially a Pearls and Jade!

#### TabbyTai antwoordde op 2026-09-30

I have a pearls n jade I could pop in! That would look cool.

### Sweet T reageerde op 2026-09-30

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/tVcAZafD6ET3LDgaOhTErINvN6uDTqNZ6UkXKY19-Ao/elhhYB3jT1ikK0JQtVHohg.webp?size=large)

### Sweet T reageerde op 2026-09-30

You could have her climb the pole with your monstera! I have a snow queen on a post.

#### TabbyTai antwoordde op 2026-09-30

That is very pretty. My snow queen is trailing. I like the pole idea. Does it make the leaves bigger?

#### Sweet T antwoordde op 2026-09-30

Yes! She got a major hair cut in the Spring though so she is bouncy back!

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