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title: "Just got my first monstra plant. It is a gift from friends. I’ve been…"
description: "Just got my first monstra plant. It is a gift from friends. I’ve been wanting one but starting small. She found one and got it for me!! I’m so excited. Going…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Michelle’s Hobby"
published: "2025-05-06T21:03:15.486511Z"
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# Just got my first monstra plant. It is a gift from friends. I’ve been…

_Posted by Michelle’s Hobby on 2025-05-06_

Just got my first monstra plant. It is a gift from friends. I’ve been wanting one but starting small. She found one and got it for me!! I’m so excited. Going to see some YouTube videos on how to take care of it but suggestions are appreciated!!

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## 8 comments

### Oksana 🥎🍦🌱 commented on 2025-05-06

They LOVE the sun (well mine does!)

They droop if put too dark of a place

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-05-06

Thank you for the advice! I currently have it under purple lights. Will that be good?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/gtEimb4Ip4Yrouu_MVb5JeoLq5GwE8yKJVnuh6vE-Qs/atcOl0LnQquThIGoxTT67Q.webp?size=large)

### Melikeplants commented on 2025-05-07

Depends how long the light is on for. There are three monsteras at my school, each get about 7-9 hours of indirect sunlight and they love it. So probably similar to that amount of time. Good luck!

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-05-07

Thanks. It’s under lights for 12 hours

### DogCatPlantManlady commented on 2025-05-07

Consider whether you want it to be planted with a moss pole?

#### DogCatPlantManlady replied on 2025-05-07

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#### Michelle’s Hobby replied on 2025-05-07

What is that for?

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-05-07

Tie it up as it grows?

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