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title: "Hello everyone! So I have had this guy for about a year. I can never…"
description: "Hello everyone! So I have had this guy for about a year. I can never seem to make him happy. I’m thinking that the pot might be too big for the root system at…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Erin"
published: "2025-06-22T21:09:44.117487Z"
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# Hello everyone! So I have had this guy for about a year. I can never…

_Posted by Erin on 2025-06-22_

Hello everyone! So I have had this guy for about a year. I can never seem to make him happy. I’m thinking that the pot might be too big for the root system at this point and maybe he needs some better draining soil (he is in a store bought tropical mix from before I would make my own). I see these monsteras with big, beautiful leaves, and I’d love some tips and advice to get to that point.

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## 5 comments

### Krystal ✨ commented on 2025-06-22

Hey I have 2 monstera deliciosa and I do keep them under a grow light, misting them everyday , PLANT FOOD IS essential … there is this girl on TikTok her name is Paige and she has a huge monstera and all her tips serve me justice , like the plant food she recommended I bought it and used it I had 4 new leaves within 2 weeks !

#### Erin replied on 2025-06-23

Wow! I’ll have to try and find her. Thank you for the advice!

#### Krystal ✨ replied on 2025-06-23

Np

### pauli commented on 2025-06-23

hello! i have a monstera del. in bright indirect light and i believe when the leaves curl like that, they’re trying to maximize the directions from which they absorb light. your plant may be having trouble getting the light it wants. if you can’t relocate it, a plant light should help! Also, i believe Krystal is referring to Paige Tailyn. i’m a huge fan and she’s actually the reason i got into plants in general. her monstera video is \*chefs kiss\*

#### Erin replied on 2025-06-23

Thank you very much!

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