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title: "Hello! Im a new plant & monstera momma. I just got this baby at…"
description: "Hello! Im a new plant & monstera momma. I just got this baby at Lowe’s today for $28! The soil feels moist so I’m not going to water it but should I repot her…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "EmB"
published: "2025-10-12T17:55:01.734255Z"
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# Hello! Im a new plant \& monstera momma. I just got this baby at…

_Posted by EmB on 2025-10-12_

Hello! Im a new plant \& monstera momma. I just got this baby at Lowe’s today for $28! The soil feels moist so I’m not going to water it but should I repot her in a nursery pot? The one shes in has a string at the bottom for the water but not many drainage holes.

Also working on mixing up a nice soil mixture, any recommendations would be appreciated ❤️

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/PNsM8xucHuAHHLQBK2KlPDM0NhapNVndQTH76eXHt0s/92tAFUBdRAysygdDy9duyQ.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### clefarie commented on 2025-10-12

if theres not a lot of drainage definitely repot her, thai constellations r notorious for root rot! for a mix my fav is a mix of leca balls, perlite, potting mix, bark, and charcoal!

#### EmB replied on 2025-10-12

Thank you!!!

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2025-10-12

Repot ! They love drainage also are very sensitive to overwatering !

Couple tips lol !  
\- they don’t grow new leafs often mine like grows a new one every two months (with fertilizer)

\- they grow like weeds (with roots) so repot often !

\- I love bottom watering mine but you can do top if you want !

\- and before you know it yours will look like this or even better !

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/bFRX8n-TTnXoXlmBLWvdfAYGYwjWpHTGYozwTEYca6Y/6b4tUto6Tj2dVeidmE5xvA.webp?size=large)

#### EmB replied on 2025-10-14

I also love bottom watering! I just repotted her yesterday with a mix of indoor \& tropical soil. Mixed a tiny bit of the old soil she was in to help against shock. Let me know if there’s anything else! I also plan to get a moss pole :))

### Spike commented on 2025-10-13

Those self watering pots they sell them in are good for the stores but not good for them long term. Thai cons are prone to root rot. I personally let mine settle into the house for a week and then repotted into a clear pot with a chunky mix, since there was no evidence of rot yet.

#### EmB replied on 2025-10-14

I repotted yesterday and she seems to be doing great :)) had some people recommend me stuff so I’m definitely gonna get a moss pole. Thank you guys for your help :)

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