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title: "Hello! This is my first monstera and so far it has been growing like…"
description: "Hello! This is my first monstera and so far it has been growing like crazy. She’s outside on my covered porch, north-facing, in zone 9. Can someone advise on…"
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published: "2026-10-21T21:37:52.309727Z"
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# Hello! This is my first monstera and so far it has been growing like…

_Posted by Amy on 2026-10-21_

Hello! This is my first monstera and so far it has been growing like crazy. She’s outside on my covered porch, north-facing, in zone 9.

Can someone advise on when I should bring her in for the winter? Currently, the lows average around 50F +\\- and highs around 76F.

One issue I have is very little natural light in my house. When I do bring her in, how do you think she’ll do in a south-facing window? I’m trying to avoid buying grow lights but will if I have to.

Thanks in advance.

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## 4 comments

### Amateur plant mama commented on 2026-10-21

I would bring her in now with lows in the 50s. I have mine in a southern facing window and she does fine. I do give her a grow light for a boost and she's even more happy. Just back her up from the window so she doesn't burn. Mines about 2 feet back. Also looks like you may have more than one plant in that pot and I would seperate them. They fight for space.

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#### Adrian replied on 2026-10-22

Agreed. You don’t want to risk it getting any colder before you bring it in, and bringing it in now will make it less drastic of a temperature change to get used to when acclimating to indoor room temps.

### Amy commented on 2026-10-22

Great. Thank you. Do you recommend a particular grow light?

#### Amateur plant mama replied on 2026-10-22

I just have some cheap bulbs from the store and I have a hanging pendant kit to hang them over. I don't use anything special.

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