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title: "Hello there! I just got my first Monstera(Thai Constellation) 😊…"
description: "Hello there! I just got my first Monstera(Thai Constellation) 😊 Please send all of your own personal tips! I have it in a self watering pot for now going to…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Kins"
published: "2025-08-19T00:43:27.650383Z"
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# Hello there! I just got my first Monstera(Thai Constellation) 😊…

_Posted by Kins on 2025-08-19_

Hello there! I just got my first Monstera(Thai Constellation) 😊 Please send all of your own personal tips! I have it in a self watering pot for now going to wait a bit and switch it to leca any opinions on that? (Humidifier coming tomorrow)

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## 7 comments

### LittleMorningLatte commented on 2025-08-19

I personally don't have much experience with semi hydroponics but my biggest tip is that it's gonna need a lot of light to keep the variegation

### panda commented on 2025-08-19

the biggest thing imo is that they are more prone to root rot than standard monstera deliciosa. I let mine dry out pretty good before watering. and lots of light.

#### Kins replied on 2025-08-19

This is where I have her? Should I get a grow light also?

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#### Audaieveryday replied on 2025-08-19

Like panda said they are very prone to root rot it’s just in their genes so make sure to have them in a very airy soil.

### panda commented on 2025-08-19

what direction is that window facing? usually right up on a window is good, but I would lift the blinds to let in more light. they can take direct sun, though some people may recommend acclimating it to the light first. I have mine in front of my office window which gets direct west afternoon sun.

### Kins commented on 2025-08-19

I get direct west light in the afternoon also! So it should be fine then?

#### panda replied on 2025-08-19

I think so! I'd just lift the blinds some so it gets some brighter light 🙂

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