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title: "New to the plant world just wanted to find out if this is normal. I’m…"
description: "New to the plant world just wanted to find out if this is normal. I’m worried that it might not be getting enough nutrients. Not sure I would appreciate any…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Chrissy"
published: "2026-04-03T16:55:57.584495Z"
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# New to the plant world just wanted to find out if this is normal. I’m…

_Posted by Chrissy on 2026-04-03_

New to the plant world just wanted to find out if this is normal. I’m worried that it might not be getting enough nutrients. Not sure I would appreciate any help.

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## 5 comments

### Emmarinda Crochets commented on 2026-04-03

Is it the drooping you’re concerned about?

If so, check to see if the soil has been wet for a long time- it could be root rot, in that case I have some tips for curing it!

If the soil is super dry, it might be needing water! You can either top water it until water is running out of the drainage holes, or place it in a large bowl of water to bottom water (don’t leave it in there for more than an hour or so as it might develop root rot this way).

Oftentimes, if the plant is just needing water, it will perk up pretty quickly after watering!

Let me know how it goes!

#### Chrissy replied on 2026-04-03

Im worried about the yellowing 😩

#### Jneyman replied on 2026-04-03

Doesn’t look yellow. That marbling is because of the type of monstera she is. It’s beautiful!!

### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-04-04

She’s perfect. You have no worries! 💚💚

### Ama commented on 2026-04-05

The pale yellow/white speckles and patches are normal and just the variegation of the plant. I would like to add as well that in case those parts start browning, especially the large white chunks, that is also normal. Because those portions of the leaf dont have any chlorophyll, they tend to be the first parts of the leaf or plant to die back.

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