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title: "I rescued my first Monstera at a STEAL from a big box store since she…"
description: "I rescued my first Monstera at a STEAL from a big box store since she was in bad shape - looking for general care tips and advice so she can grow big and…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/HUtZER203FbTftQfR44YyI"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Bastetti"
published: "2026-03-08T15:01:08.711743Z"
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# I rescued my first Monstera at a STEAL from a big box store since she…

_Posted by Bastetti on 2026-03-08_

I rescued my first Monstera at a STEAL from a big box store since she was in bad shape - looking for general care tips and advice so she can grow big and strong!

I brought her home on Friday and a new leaf has opened right up, planning to repot in a better draining soil mix tomorrow to see if we can remedy those brown spots for her next new leaf. I am SO in love already!!

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## 2 comments

### Manda commented on 2026-03-08

Yes , once you repot it you will be fine. But also, remember not to pot it in such a big pot. What I have learned they Dnt like to much room. So maybe go down a size

#### Bastetti replied on 2026-03-08

Yesss she’s in a 10 inch now and I’m gonna grab an 8 inch and a 10 inch just in case there’s more roots than I’m thinking there are.

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