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title: "What am I doing wrong? Too much light?"
description: "What am I doing wrong? Too much light?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65846574eaac082c7fce4cce"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "DJ_TJ277"
published: "2023-12-21T16:19:00.235Z"
language: "en"
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# What am I doing wrong? Too much light?

_Posted by DJ\_TJ277 on 2023-12-21_

What am I doing wrong? Too much light?

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## 5 comments

### Dianne K commented on 2023-12-21

Yes overwatering. My Monstera this past summer had a black spot and sometimes direct hot outside light makes the black.

### DJ\_TJ277 commented on 2023-12-21

Thanks for all of the advice!

### Sunny commented on 2023-12-21

The soil may be holding too much water. Consider changing it to a mix with better drainage. Coco coir works well to hold moisture and drain before root rot begins.

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#### PlantCx replied on 2023-12-21

And its pretty and smells nice. I use some of that for my pet snakes terrariums. 🐍

### CD commented on 2023-12-22

Chunky soil. Never mist these

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