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title: "Hi! I’m new to Planta and this group. I just rescued my first…"
description: "Hi! I’m new to Planta and this group. I just rescued my first monstera and I’m worried about here a little. I’m thinking she may be in shock. I repotted her…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Kim"
published: "2025-05-30T20:55:02.952463Z"
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# Hi! I’m new to Planta and this group. I just rescued my first…

_Posted by Kim on 2025-05-30_

Hi! I’m new to Planta and this group. I just rescued my first monstera and I’m worried about here a little. I’m thinking she may be in shock. I repotted her with new soil. I gave her plant food and watered her. Does anyone have any advice in how to move forward with her. I named her Evangeline.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/imEfk7eYzskKs7-RA-gfx-HDMPYMlkfypzthMcM6gU8/izd5tsxBQTeaNph-osdIHg.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Amie206 commented on 2025-05-31

How much light is it getting? Did you repot it right away or did you let it acclimate to your environment?

#### Kim replied on 2025-06-01

Thanks for responding. My daughter rescued it for me and repotted. I brought home. Now this is what it looks like.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/imEfk7eYzskKs7-RA-gfx-HDMPYMlkfypzthMcM6gU8/O5KzRDcPSMCG8vXX4g8QTg.webp?size=large)

#### Amie206 replied on 2025-06-01

The soil looks good. It’s likely just in shock.

They like a chunky mix. They like bright indirect light. Mine have done well in North or east facing windows. You could do west if there is a sheer curtain. In nature they are climbers and often under the tree canopy. Let it almost dry all the way out before watering. I also run a humidifier near them.

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