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title: "Still a bitter sweet story with Herman, new leaf is his first…"
description: "Still a bitter sweet story with Herman, new leaf is his first fenestrated one! That leaf in the top of the picture has been gradually getting worse! What can I…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/NpbCwzWrVa2q1tBJRFHMPj"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Mikel’s Plant Posse"
published: "2026-06-21T20:20:12.872415Z"
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# Still a bitter sweet story with Herman, new leaf is his first…

_Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-06-21_

Still a bitter sweet story with Herman, new leaf is his first fenestrated one! That leaf in the top of the picture has been gradually getting worse! What can I do to help his happiness!?

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## 9 comments

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-06-21

I forgot to say those markings do spread on the variegated parts . How often are you watering?

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-06-21

He came to me in a self watering pot with a wick system…half strength 10-10-10 fert about every other filling. Reverse osmosis water only…

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-06-21

I did have the reservoir dry for maybe a week just after noticing the dark spot starting…thinking he may be overwatered.

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-06-21

That’s really strange , those markings are caused by overwatering , I would check the roots and make sure the roots are good and not too bound or rotting.

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-06-21

Thai cons are very sensitive to overwatering , I would make sure every time the soil is mostly dry I use a bamboo skewer and stick it down to the bottom of the pot and if it comes out mostly clean then you can water

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-06-21

Haven’t taken him out of what Costa Farms put him in yet…plan to upgrade him soon!

### Tay commented on 2026-06-21

I’m a plant newb so this is just based on what I’ve read so far. You’ve a good amount of mushrooms thriving in the soil. I heard that means nutrients are good but could also mean too much moisture if they aren’t dying quickly.

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-06-21

They seem to only last a day and a half each…

#### Tay replied on 2026-06-21

Sounds about right then. I didn’t have them in my Monstera. They were in my Dieffenbachia. They lasted about a day. Good luck finding out what is happening with Herman!

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