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title: "dont know if someone can help me, im new to the plant game. my swiss…"
description: "dont know if someone can help me, im new to the plant game. my swiss cheese monstera that grew mold in the dirt a few days ago so i repotted it. few days…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "rachel"
published: "2025-05-16T18:19:57.787071Z"
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# dont know if someone can help me, im new to the plant game. my swiss…

_Posted by rachel on 2025-05-16_

dont know if someone can help me, im new to the plant game. my swiss cheese monstera that grew mold in the dirt a few days ago so i repotted it. few days later, mold again. its in the sun a lot to help dry it up (not in picture), so is this a me problem or a plant problem?

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## 14 comments

### Kyle commented on 2025-05-16

Sounds like you are watering too much and the soil is staying very moist, allowing mold to accumulate. How often are you watering and what kind of soil are you using?

#### rachel replied on 2025-05-16

watering about 5-6 days (what planta tells me) and regular indoor potting soil :)

#### Kyle replied on 2025-05-16

That is pretty often for regular potting soil that will retain a lot of moisture. Make sure you check the soil before watering again, if the top couple of inches are moist you shouldn’t water again. You can use the snooze button on the app to delay watering until the soil is drier. Hope this helps!

#### rachel replied on 2025-05-16

i'll try it, thanks!!

### Hijo del Planto commented on 2025-05-16

Cinnamon helps with mold!

#### Dory replied on 2025-05-17

Yes!!!!

### Bebra commented on 2025-05-16

Usually, mold in the soil is not the problem.  
Definitely cut your watering. Water less frequently, but when you water - give it a ton of water.  
Also probably your soil is too dense. Do you remember what substrate did you use when you repotted?

### monster\_maniac commented on 2025-05-16

yea my monstera is in like perlite and soil AND coco coir  
lots of drainage i also water biweekly and soak overnight

### Kier commented on 2025-05-16

I searched online and was recommended that this soil is good for Monstera plants. It has been doing well so far, and I haven’t noticed any mold growth.

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### 🪴 Botanical Bekka🌵 commented on 2025-05-16

Over-watering, poor drainage, poor air circulation?

#### rachel replied on 2025-05-16

im not sure, thats why im asking 😅

### Samuel commented on 2025-05-16

Good luck!! New to the game mine has tons of vermiculite and perlite for drain

### PrettyLittleThings commented on 2025-05-17

Once you figure out when to water it, you can adjust Planta schedule to your own. I don't follow planta because it depends on the location as well. I keep adjusting it to when my plants shows me signs of thirst. When I was starting and based it on planta, my plant root-rotted 😬

### GreenishThumbelina commented on 2025-05-18

I had the same situation and replanted mine in orchid mix and she’s been happy since.

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