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title: "After months of searching, I finally snagged my first Thai…"
description: "After months of searching, I finally snagged my first Thai Constellation from Lowe’s! She came in this self-watering pot and I’m wondering if that needs to be…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Bernie Botanical 🌿"
published: "2025-09-08T01:39:29.500463Z"
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# After months of searching, I finally snagged my first Thai…

_Posted by Bernie Botanical 🌿 on 2025-09-08_

After months of searching, I finally snagged my first Thai Constellation from Lowe’s! She came in this self-watering pot and I’m wondering if that needs to be swapped out for a regular. Any advice would be appreciated! 😊

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## 12 comments

### LadyTenorJD commented on 2025-09-08

Mine is still in the self-watering pot, but is outside on my screened lanai. I check before watering when the app alerts me. I usually have to water. But I’m in south Central FL, so it’s good and hot here. Still hitting 90 in September. I’ll see what happens when it gets cooler.

#### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-09-08

Wait are you in Lakeland??

### Jessica commented on 2025-09-08

These needs really well draining soil, they get root rot very easy from what I've read.

#### Dory replied on 2025-09-08

Yes they can get root rot easily.

#### LadyTenorJD replied on 2025-09-08

Oh, they do. Don't ask me how I know. 🤣

### Jessica commented on 2025-09-08

Mine is in well draining soil in a self-watering pot that I keep empty for the most part.

### LadyTenorJD commented on 2025-09-08

No.. but I drive through Lakeland on I-4 regularly. I live in Brevard County and I have relatives in Hillsborough.

#### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-09-09

Ah, you should check Lakeland out sometime! If you're ever in downtown lakeland, check out a place called scout \& tag, they have a good sized room just ✨FILLED✨ with plants :)

#### LadyTenorJD replied on 2025-09-11

Good to know! Thanks!

### lyssxgardens commented on 2025-09-09

gorgeous!!

#### Bernie Botanical 🌿 replied on 2025-09-09

Why thank you! 😁

### Kins commented on 2025-09-09

Mines in the same pot and is thriving!! I’m leaving it til it’s ready a bigger size!

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