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title: "Hi all! This is my first monstera and I’m unsure of how to best…"
description: "Hi all! This is my first monstera and I’m unsure of how to best support her as she grows. I got her about 3 weeks ago. Yesterday I decided to add a support…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "SearchingForDopamine"
published: "2026-05-12T17:34:53.464591Z"
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# Hi all! This is my first monstera and I’m unsure of how to best…

_Posted by SearchingForDopamine on 2026-05-12_

Hi all! This is my first monstera and I’m unsure of how to best support her as she grows. I got her about 3 weeks ago. Yesterday I decided to add a support pole for her (I don’t like it and plan to change it eventually but figured this will at least help start training her to grow up in the direction I want her to) so here’s where I need help. It looks like she has at least three main stems and they all face a slightly different direction. I’d like to try to get her to face one way or at least look like she’s mostly facing one way. I was able to get all 3 main stems gently attached to the support. But would it be better to get a wider more trellis style support OR should I repot her and try to separate into 3 plants?

(Yes she has a grow light and is near a window, the window is northeast and doesn’t get any direct light and is shaded by the house next door and our garage so not enough light without the grow light)

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## 7 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-05-12

best option is to separate. it's very difficult to stake 3 stems in one pot, you'll also get the best results if you separate.

#### SearchingForDopamine replied on 2026-05-12

Thank you!! This is what my gut was telling me but I figured better safe than sorry!! Haha

Is it best to let the soil dry out before separating and repotting? Or still a little moist?

#### plantgeek replied on 2026-05-12

let it dry. honestly just wait for that leaf like ABagel said, that's the only real concern

### ABagel commented on 2026-05-12

I agree with plantgeek. See one of my monsteras on my balcony to find out what happens if you don’t separate and support earlier on.

Personally I would wait until that new leaf is fully unfurled before separating.

#### SearchingForDopamine replied on 2026-05-12

Thank you!! This is what I was leaning towards doing as soon as that new leaf was fully open but wanted to check with more experienced people rather than going off my gut instinct 🤣 it usually never leads me astray but she’s so pretty I don’t wanna hurt her lol I’ve never repotted a monstera before (obviously with this being my first one lol also how lucky am I that my first is turning into 3?! 🥰) but is it best to let the soil dry out first? Or still a little moist?

#### ABagel replied on 2026-05-12

I would wait for after unfurling/your watering day to separate so they all get a nice drink of water after “surgery.” ☺️

#### SearchingForDopamine replied on 2026-05-13

Perfect! Thank you!

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