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title: "Hey everyone! I just got a Monstera and I wanted to ask you all for…"
description: "Hey everyone! I just got a Monstera and I wanted to ask you all for any tips on how to care for them and prevent any disease. I saw a little root popping up…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Green_Ash"
published: "2024-05-29T15:05:17.674943Z"
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# Hey everyone! I just got a Monstera and I wanted to ask you all for…

_Geplaatst door Green\_Ash op 2024-05-29_

Hey everyone!  
I just got a Monstera and I wanted to ask you all for any tips on how to care for them and prevent any disease.

I saw a little root popping up from the pot and I was wondering what I should do about this.

I’m also an overwaterer so any tips on how to prevent overwatering on these cuties will really help.

Thanks! 🌱

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JUeIyytdBBhW7KHlNJP0eGcXEiTWVemlUuPL9sc8CZA/DJbxkGMxSteuAXyAcIwf4Q.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JUeIyytdBBhW7KHlNJP0eGcXEiTWVemlUuPL9sc8CZA/zZ2ji8VITo2TI-_F3ujAfg.webp?size=large)

## 3 reacties

### k reageerde op 2024-05-29

If you’re a overwaterer like me a chop stick will literally be your bff. Stick it in the soil all the way to the bottom to check if it’s still wet before you water! lol

The root is fine, also there will be aerial roots that grow from each stem. If you don’t like them you can chop them or you can just let them grow back into the pot. :)

As for pests, you can get sticky traps for gnats. Cleaning your leaves or spraying with either neem oil or a bug deterrent helps as well. Or I’ve seen you can get mosquito pellets and add those to your soil which helps keep bugs at bay!

#### Green\_Ash antwoordde op 2024-05-29

Thank you so much for all the advice! I appreciate it 😁💕

### Cait2k3 reageerde op 2024-05-29

Does anyone know how old/tall the leaves need to be before they start splitting?

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