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title: "First time monstera owner here ☺️I recently got a Monstera Thai…"
description: "First time monstera owner here ☺️I recently got a Monstera Thai Constellation and I have her potted in a Tropical Plant mix that has lava rock in it to help…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Alexandra"
published: "2024-05-11T13:28:11.947727Z"
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# First time monstera owner here ☺️I recently got a Monstera Thai…

_Alexandra님이 2024-05-11에 게시함_

First time monstera owner here ☺️I recently got a Monstera Thai Constellation and I have her potted in a Tropical Plant mix that has lava rock in it to help with drainage. Wondering if there is a better, more ideal mix to have her in? She’s gorgeous and I don’t want anything to happen to her!

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uXu3JeNG7kU2n2mudg9EfqaDilqmOdQgXKE_6rkFfKY/V7EX2RW5SVasHIitey6xHQ.webp?size=large)

## 3개의 댓글

### Tyler님이 2024-05-11에 댓글을 남겼어요.

The more drainage the better honestly. I’ve had luck so far with even just putting mine in a slightly denser orchid mix

### Jcook님이 2024-05-13에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Great variegation!! If it’s the Miracle Gro Tropical Potting Mix with lava rocks I would really monitor how long the soil stays wet after watering. I’ve found that mix by itself retains water forever, and Thai Cons are really prone to root rot. I added perlite for additional drainage, but orchid bark or anything chunky will help.

#### Alexandra님이 2024-05-13에 답변했습니다.

Oh that’s a great idea adding the perlite. I have it in the Miracle Gro tropical mix now. I’m thinking of making my own mix and add extra perlite and orchid mix.

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