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Hi! I just bought an albo and it’s been watered once with silica mixed in to prevent browning. This is what the normal lighting setup looks like - second picture (thai con is where the monstera albo is now). three grow lights about 8inches away from the plant. Lamp 1: box says output is 800 lumens and energy used is 8W, Lamp 2&3: say 10W each. It gets about 10-12 hrs of this light a day. I get about 2-3 hrs of direct morning sunlight in my window and this plant is put in front of that window then moved to the lighting setup for the rest of the day. This morning it was a bit foggy before I left (so I’m not sure if any sunlight came into the room) and I was out so I didn’t get a chance to move it from the window to the lighting table until about 5PM. When I came back, it had developed the brown spot as seen in the first picture… Is this due to too LITTLE sunlight today or too MUCH?

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  1. Yup

    It might be root rot, but it could also be sunburn. I recommend checking if the roots smell bad. If they don't, then perhaps your plant isn't getting enough water.

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    • boomexa

      Ohh maybe sunburn! I repotted it and it didn’t seem rotted… also I watered it yesterday! I got it two days ago and it came with some yellow parts on one leaf - some people thought that was from overwatering? But I’m not sure

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    • Slick

      If you can (or don’t mind using the tub… fill a bucket a third of the way full and let your plant soak if at all possible. Then let it DRAIN really wall before sticking back in the pot. Then let it completely dry before watering it. Tropical plants thrive in these conditions since that’s how most of them formed. Per mighty Google: Yes, many tropical plants thrive on a cycle of deep, thorough watering followed by a period of drying out. In their natural habitat, they are used to heavy rainfall that drenches the soil, which is often fast-draining, and then a drier period before the next downpour. This cycle promotes strong, healthy root systems. Key aspects of this watering method include: Encourages deep roots: Drenching the soil forces the roots to grow deeper to access the water. Plants that receive small sips of water on the surface develop shallow root systems, which can make them weaker. Mimics the natural climate: The tropical climate cycle of drenching rains followed by drier spells is what these plants are built to handle. Prevents root rot: For container-grown plants, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings is crucial for preventing root rot, which is often caused by perpetually soggy soil. Ensures even saturation: A deep watering ensures that all the roots receive moisture, especially for larger pots where the water may not penetrate to the bottom with a lighter watering.

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  2. RJ いい子

    Grow light is too small. In my experience, these kind of grow lights only work for small cuttings and mainly for display.

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    • boomexa

      Ohh really? Even if it’s all three pointed at the same plant? (It also gets 2-3 hrs of direct morning sunlight if it’s not a foggy day!)

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    • boomexa

      These are the lights used: NOMA A19 E26 Base Grow Full Spectrum LED Light Bulb, 800 Lumens, 8W Adjustable LED Indoor Plant Grow Light with TimeR (from Canadian tire) Wolezek Grow Light Not sure if they’re good or not!!

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    • RJ いい子

      From what i have read, full spectrum should be the best. But based on experience, having an option for vegetative mode (red leaning) also activates further growth.

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    • Bb

      Hi there, I agree that the little ring light there is probably insufficient for this type of variegated monstera based on my experience with measuring light output :) May I recommend an informative article on the topic? We can’t post url links here properly but it’s on a site called House Plant Journal. If you search for “Grow light strength recommendations by plant” on the website, it will bring you to an article explaining how light output works, how to measure it and what different plants require. Hope that helps! Best of luck on your fun light journey! 💡

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    • Freya Evergreen

      Agree! Such a waste! Get a good grow light at least 25 watts the 10 watts are so pointless as it’s less light then by a window

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  3. Freya Evergreen

    I highly recommended buying a light meter especially after you invested in Albino! Congrats btw! The brown … first you said the lights were 8 inches away.. that’s way too close!! And you added silica the important thing is when was it last reported? Moved to that spot? And how much silica did you use? I don’t recommend add silica to a plant that is newly placed in a new spot, or added grow lights, because the plant needs to acclimate. I would also say to get a humidifier because Albinos are very sensitive and humidity is extremely important . You said it was next to a window. Note that both Tia and Albino don’t like drafts! They will curl their leafs. How is your plant doing now? I just realized how old this post is!

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