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title: "Anyone have a magic solution for fighting rust? My boy Sully and I…"
description: "Anyone have a magic solution for fighting rust? My boy Sully and I have been fighting it since summer. I removed all of the infected leaves and have been…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "MamaWilson"
published: "2024-02-10T15:29:18.413567Z"
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# Anyone have a magic solution for fighting rust? My boy Sully and I…

_Geplaatst door MamaWilson op 2024-02-10_

Anyone have a magic solution for fighting rust? My boy Sully and I have been fighting it since summer. I removed all of the infected leaves and have been treating him with neem oil once a week, but I’m still finding a patch here and there. He’s started giving me new healthy leaves ❤️ and I’d like them to stay that way! Any advice is greatly appreciated!!

Also, since I’ve removed so many leaves, should I downsize his planter?

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## 4 reacties

### Leafmealone reageerde op 2024-02-10

I wouldn’t downsize the pot, the root ball is still the same size. I’ve used copper fungicide spray for getting rid of rust and been successful.

#### MamaWilson antwoordde op 2024-02-10

Good point about the root ball! I’m going to buy some copper fungicide and pray! lol. Thank you!

### Plant Father reageerde op 2024-02-10

rust cannot be treated except by removing the affected foliage unfortunately. when i received a monstera with rust i cut off the affected parts of mildly infected leaves and removed the entirety of any severely affected by the fungus

#### MamaWilson antwoordde op 2024-02-10

Thank you

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