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title: "I was gifted this Monstera a few days ago. It was damaged in…"
description: "I was gifted this Monstera a few days ago. It was damaged in transport and I’m not sure what to do. Advice?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/XHxnUvvv1OgiNpdpiLWRj1"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Amy"
published: "2025-05-18T01:50:25.935119Z"
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# I was gifted this Monstera a few days ago. It was damaged in…

_Posted by Amy on 2025-05-18_

I was gifted this Monstera a few days ago. It was damaged in transport and I’m not sure what to do. Advice?

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## 3 comments

### Amie206 commented on 2025-05-18

You can try to save the stem or just cut it off. To save it, you’ll need a small dowel, straighten out the stem and use twine to tie it to the stem. Personally I’d cut it off.

#### Amy replied on 2025-05-18

Thanks for the advice! I’ll probably just cut off the broken stem.

What are your thoughts on the leaves that are damaged? Stem is intact, but the leaves got a little cut up.

#### Amie206 replied on 2025-05-18

They won’t repair themselves so it a personal choice. I’d leave those. They will look like that but they won’t die. It’s still intact and receiving nutrients

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