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title: "Im not sure what to do about my monstera. Im thinking its too dark…"
description: "Im not sure what to do about my monstera. Im thinking its too dark where i have it? Also i have a moss pole for it, but idrk how to use it so i could use help…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Ava"
published: "2025-08-11T14:38:06.543471Z"
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# Im not sure what to do about my monstera. Im thinking its too dark…

_Posted by Ava on 2025-08-11_

Im not sure what to do about my monstera. Im thinking its too dark where i have it? Also i have a moss pole for it, but idrk how to use it so i could use help with that, too.

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## 11 comments

### Queen Anne plant dad commented on 2025-08-11

Definitely looks unhappy not sure what. Would have to analyze soil, watering and lighting. I have mine in a bright spot that takes direct morning light and she seems to love it! Hates too be over watered but that usually makes her leaves turn yellow. The pole you can use twine to gently tie the vine too the pole. You want to tie near points on the plant where nodes are forming. If the node is very close to the pole like less than half an inch, and you keep the pole moist, hydrated, the node can decide too attach to the pole.

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#### Ava replied on 2025-08-11

Very helpful, I appreciate it! Youre plant’s looking amazing btw! 🤩✨

### Lilyinbloom commented on 2025-08-11

It definitely does need more light, usually In my experience you’ll know if your monstera isn’t getting enough light because the leaves won’t split and they’ll be droopy. Mine also had leaves that weren’t splitting so I added a grow light to the plant, and after that it stood up tall, the leaves spilt beautifully and she’s just seemed a lot more happy getting that extra light.

I don’t know much about moss poles as I’ve never used them with any of my plants yet, but, I believe that you should be misting the pole

#### Lilyinbloom replied on 2025-08-11

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#### Ava replied on 2025-08-11

Ok, thanks for that info!

#### Ava replied on 2025-08-11

so prettyyy 💖

#### Lilyinbloom replied on 2025-08-11

Of course !!! I hope your plant starts doing better !

### Yup commented on 2025-08-11

Mist every day

#### Ava replied on 2025-08-12

on it!!

### WyldMagnolia commented on 2025-08-12

Also, you need to make sure you’re identifying the back and the front of the plant and attaching it to the moss pole accordingly. Monstera have a front and a back and the back is where the aerial roots poke out. Make sure the front is facing the light. Good luck!

#### Ava replied on 2025-08-12

ok, thank you!

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