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title: "Time to propagate and salvage or will she make it? My monstera of 4+…"
description: "Time to propagate and salvage or will she make it? My monstera of 4+ years recently was repotted and when we were giving the roots a little shower she lost…"
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# Time to propagate and salvage or will she make it? My monstera of 4+…

_Gepostet von Gabbi am 2023-10-12_

Time to propagate and salvage or will she make it?

My monstera of 4+ years recently was repotted and when we were giving the roots a little shower she lost half of her root system, so we trimmed some of the leaves off to even it out, but now it’s been three weeks and I just noticed mold?? I thought she was just in shock but by the looks of the mold probably not and the base of the stem is starting to turn black. I watered it for the first time since reporting it on Saturday.

Its mix of soil is ocean forest, perlite, spaghum moss, and orchid bark. I don’t want to lose my baby and would rather attempt to save as much of her as possible.

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## 3 Kommentare

### Amy Morgan Grace kommentierte am 2023-10-12

The mold looks like wolfs milk slime.  
It's harmless, but it likely means you're overwatering or that your container doesn't have good drainage.  
Also, that specific mold is common with old, decaying wood/mulch.  
Monstera deliciosa do not like to have bark or wood chips in their medium.  
They hold moister and rot.  
I'd chop and prop if I were you, because that black stem means rot.

She's worth saving, though!  
Remember to let her get near completely dry before watering, and no more bark in the soil.  
Good luck!

#### Gabbi antwortete am 2023-10-12

Thank you, Amy. Tomorrow I’m going to get some sandbox and attempt to propagate at least one or two cuttings with that and then the rest with water: hope to have some better news soon!

### Sydnei kommentierte am 2023-10-12

try hydroponics until you can get her happy again. good luck!

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