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title: "Really digging Herman Monstera so far! Can’t wait for my first new…"
description: "Really digging Herman Monstera so far! Can’t wait for my first new leaf!!! Any advice? He’s still in the soil Costa Farms prepared and a wick system self…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/JbIuSzPDsNNhvNimBN8STw"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Mikel’s Plant Posse"
published: "2026-06-02T11:05:27.161983Z"
language: "en"
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# Really digging Herman Monstera so far! Can’t wait for my first new…

_Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-06-02_

Really digging Herman Monstera so far! Can’t wait for my first new leaf!!! Any advice? He’s still in the soil Costa Farms prepared and a wick system self watering pot…

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## 2 comments

### DorkCaulkLit commented on 2026-06-03

Get him transitioned to semi-hydro or a chunky soil mix so those roots don't rot from being wet too long! And blaze him up with good light! 🖤🖤🖤🫶🏽

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-06-03

How’s a quick drying mix with some perlite added!? Sound about right?

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