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title: "Hi! So this is my monstera. She’s gone through some rough patches.…"
description: "Hi! So this is my monstera. She’s gone through some rough patches. Just wondering if anyone had any ideas or ways I can help her. I know the leaf on the left…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Madi 🌱"
published: "2026-08-30T19:12:35.379615Z"
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# Hi! So this is my monstera. She’s gone through some rough patches.…

_Posted by Madi 🌱 on 2026-08-30_

Hi! So this is my monstera. She’s gone through some rough patches. Just wondering if anyone had any ideas or ways I can help her. I know the leaf on the left is dying but should I cut it? I’m new to monsteras. The leaf on the right is pretty new. Only like a month old.  
Appreciate any and all tips! Thanks

(The picture on the left is it on July 12th so we’re doing good so far)

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-Cg7syqyGEbCIopvPcY_nm_Glt4PXjbUIEr_33d9y-U/ZFIo94nuRmyITFG45lsNHw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-Cg7syqyGEbCIopvPcY_nm_Glt4PXjbUIEr_33d9y-U/gttvW1igTgiN2PBW93vgvA.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-08-30

these are signs of overwatering. check the roots. leaves should not be unfurling already damaged

#### Madi 🌱 replied on 2026-09-01

These were the roots

[Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/video/-Cg7syqyGEbCIopvPcY_nm_Glt4PXjbUIEr_33d9y-U/yCdLBwJuSoiKuqBsppCy3g.mp4)

[Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/video/-Cg7syqyGEbCIopvPcY_nm_Glt4PXjbUIEr_33d9y-U/Pnd-lFW2TDOp0lKZ2ed7Zw.mp4)

#### plantgeek replied on 2026-09-02

that looks like rot to me. pull on the roots to see what falls off. chop off anything stringy or mushy. then into a much smaller pot.

#### Madi 🌱 replied on 2026-09-02

Okay thank you 🙏🙏

### tallgirlzoe commented on 2026-09-02

Honestly the roots look ok to me, but hard to tell without feeling them. But re: leaves, I trim the brown bits to keep away bugs (but don't cut into the green b/c it'll always leave behind a dead scab and you're trying to preserve as much chlorophyll as possible). The green will steadily drain out of the leaf \& stem, but leave as long as possible b/c it's still producing energy for the plant. Once it turns yellow you can cut it off. I would say to switch the substrate to an aroid-specific mix. I also got "Stress Coat" fish tank additive for my water b/c the minerals in my tap water burn my leaves. So now I filter it and add 2-3 drops (literally just drops) of stress coat to 1gal of water, and that's worked absolute wonders for mine.

#### Madi 🌱 replied on 2026-09-02

I actually did repot it yesterday in that soil lol so I’m glad you said that so I know that was the right move. Thanks for the advice ❤️

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