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title: "Help — Sad Monstera :( I got my first monstera a week ago, and I only…"
description: "Help — Sad Monstera :( I got my first monstera a week ago, and I only just watered him for the first time today. He was very green when I first got him, but…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Kate"
published: "2026-09-18T21:25:54.680543Z"
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# Help — Sad Monstera :( I got my first monstera a week ago, and I only…

_Posted by Kate on 2026-09-18_

Help — Sad Monstera :(

I got my first monstera a week ago, and I only just watered him for the first time today. He was very green when I first got him, but he’s starting to get a bit yellow on some leaves and even has some brown spots.

He is still very green overall, but I’m worried I’m doing something wrong. He is in front of a north facing window, only watered once so far. I made sure the water drained out for 15+ minutes when I watered him. Help??

![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Q0HwmLdlAPWCp3sYHuU5Aivk1Cjec5-JyvxKTpQOaNs/IySF8hdsQf-uT46ZIacfcg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Q0HwmLdlAPWCp3sYHuU5Aivk1Cjec5-JyvxKTpQOaNs/7xG7hzfCTrqhk1DKV1d6fg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Q0HwmLdlAPWCp3sYHuU5Aivk1Cjec5-JyvxKTpQOaNs/JtVHQoVsQCiKg3Pc82WBFg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 4 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Q0HwmLdlAPWCp3sYHuU5Aivk1Cjec5-JyvxKTpQOaNs/rSk4-_F0SB-a0swEUFD6-A.webp?size=large)

## 9 comments

### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 commented on 2026-09-18

I think he’s sunburnt

### Kate commented on 2026-09-18

How he looks overall!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Q0HwmLdlAPWCp3sYHuU5Aivk1Cjec5-JyvxKTpQOaNs/VTX8d5tgRQiF9MyGRylqsQ.webp?size=large)

#### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 replied on 2026-09-18

Maybe it’s old leaves dying off. I have had this happen many times.

#### Kate replied on 2026-09-18

This is what I was thinking, just a big change from when I got him last week. This was before

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Q0HwmLdlAPWCp3sYHuU5Aivk1Cjec5-JyvxKTpQOaNs/GzY8zP1TT0iWq7Bw75E7NA.webp?size=large)

#### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 replied on 2026-09-19

Yeah. He still looks good though!

#### Kate replied on 2026-09-19

Ok thank you for reassuring me :) this is the first plant I’ve ever really had!!

#### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 replied on 2026-09-19

Your welcome! You’ll do great!

### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-09-19

I agree he’s likely just acclimating to the new environment. I highly recommend checking your soil to ensure it’s not in dense soil and in need of fresh chunky soil. The NW window should be perfect. Godspeed!! 💚💚

#### Kate replied on 2026-09-19

I will check! Thank you!!

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