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title: "My monstera is due for a repot. Right now it’s in a 7.5” pot. What…"
description: "My monstera is due for a repot. Right now it’s in a 7.5” pot. What size should I size up to? Also, I’m thinking of adding a moss pole, but my monstera is kind…"
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# My monstera is due for a repot. Right now it’s in a 7.5” pot. What…

_Posted by Emily1220 on 2025-11-10_

My monstera is due for a repot. Right now it’s in a 7.5” pot. What size should I size up to?

Also, I’m thinking of adding a moss pole, but my monstera is kind of going in two different directions. If I put one pole in the middle, I’m scared I will break the stems if I tie it back towards the middle. Any advice??

Pics of the front and back to show it growing in two directions :) 🪴

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OykR2jbaSaz8tlNa1Wjo8uEXUUwfZjqDt-DhXrM0Uek/M_PRGdvXR_m3N0fd-rr17A.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OykR2jbaSaz8tlNa1Wjo8uEXUUwfZjqDt-DhXrM0Uek/GBVokP_dQuawmtFpwuZ6bA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OykR2jbaSaz8tlNa1Wjo8uEXUUwfZjqDt-DhXrM0Uek/l41mvOA-QKeJHWb81ecDug.webp?size=large)

## 11 comments

### Marni commented on 2025-11-10

I’m here for advice too on moss pole. I bought some small monsteras and before I knew what I was doing I put them in a larger pot, 12 inches. They are doing fine.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ZxbzZTJ1shbJ0i4duionhr-BeNp4Qo-Uq7vd38cPSC4/EyV_K86zQ6y2tnYtZ52fFw.webp?size=large)

#### Marni replied on 2025-11-10

I have a moss pole on one but just to keep branches in place. No other purpose

#### Emily1220 replied on 2025-11-10

These look great!!!

#### Emily1220 replied on 2025-11-10

I will have to try a 12” pot. Thank you!

### Magz commented on 2025-11-10

I put 2 poles in mine.

### Bear✨🌱🍄 commented on 2025-11-10

I have a similar looking monstera, and I used a handful of green metal plant props to hold up each main stem!! I use a spray bottle to mist regularly, so the extra moisture it would get from a moss pole is insignificant. Plus the props are $2 each!☺️

### Bear✨🌱🍄 commented on 2025-11-10

Oh and I normally size up 1 inch per side to prevent water logging the roots, so a 9.5-10in pot might work well!!

### Brazilian commented on 2025-11-10

I would size up only by 2” as getting a too big of a pot can create stress for the plant. If you want to get a moss poll you can but one isn’t necessary. All you really need is a large stick. All they care about is climbing

### iambijoux commented on 2025-11-10

I’m late, but monstera don’t like being repotted and definitely don’t like their roots played with (in my experience). I aim to repot a monstera once a year. To that end, I would go from 7.5” to 10” or even 12”. I would want something that I’d be handling once a year. You’ll need to make sure you don’t overwater, but your plant is gonna fill out in NO TIME

#### Emily1220 replied on 2025-11-10

Thank you!!!

### Katomarose commented on 2025-11-15

I would only go up to a 10 inch

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