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title: "This is Godzilla, I think he’s doing great but thought I’d see what…"
description: "This is Godzilla, I think he’s doing great but thought I’d see what you all think. We struggled for a bit with scale bugs but seem to have gotten rid of them…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/NeQMAk7bnoYVI6zTocDdhY"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Retrovet"
published: "2026-08-15T00:06:51.519951Z"
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# This is Godzilla, I think he’s doing great but thought I’d see what…

_Posted by Retrovet on 2026-08-15_

This is Godzilla, I think he’s doing great but thought I’d see what you all think. We struggled for a bit with scale bugs but seem to have gotten rid of them now.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4kLYRx2daLtrF_gquoSMmj6LoKfMfHKbli9b0a1-riU/LkLwrRwwSDyk9BEQpadFeA.webp?size=large)

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## 9 comments

### Mr Variegated commented on 2026-08-15

Godzilla looks like he’s doing great

### Marie commented on 2026-08-15

The name checks out! You need one of those rolling plant tray to wheel that big guy into the shower and give him a thorough spray.

#### Retrovet replied on 2026-08-15

I can get him outside for a shower but it’s a struggle. I am wondering if I can split him at this point or is it too late? There are 3 or 4 stalks and I’ve had him for about 4 years.

#### ABagel replied on 2026-08-17

You can do it! I separated at year 5-6 and it took some wrestling but it’s possible! I saved most of the roots.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/RqtOpUo4Q-xmElqpj3BL3aAP--7fQ7-oEO53791BltM/kVwCGLroSESqISJgl_kuGw.webp?size=large)

### Marie commented on 2026-08-15

Monstera seem to be very forgiving at getting their roots trimmed, so it shouldn't be a problem if you loose a few while separating the stalks. Personally I like the jungle affect of several stalks. You can try cutting one of the side one and propagate it, and it will give a tapered look to the main plant.

#### Retrovet replied on 2026-08-15

I like how it looks too. I just thought I was maybe not doing the right thing by keeping all the stalks in one pot. But if it’s not necessary then I think I’ll just keep doing what I’m doing. He’s grown a lot since I got him, he’s probably about 6 feet tall. I do worry about him outgrowing the space eventually.

### Aimee loves plants commented on 2026-08-15

😍💚💚💚

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-08-15

Dang that is a huge monstera

### Plantginny commented on 2026-08-15

Love it!

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