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title: "What am I doing wrong? Too much light?"
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published: "2023-12-21T16:19:00.235Z"
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# What am I doing wrong? Too much light?

_Postat av DJ\_TJ277 den 2023-12-21_

What am I doing wrong? Too much light?

![Bilaga 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/UUIPnqUoRFay0tnAzJm-KvKv63n9MVgz_WLgjrGWyk4/614012e3762c4a1c8ecf00f9766db997.webp?size=large)

## 5 kommentarer

### Dianne K kommenterade den 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 kommenterade den 2023-12-21

Thanks for all of the advice!

### Sunny kommenterade den 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.

![Bilaga 1 av 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/0a218bf348eb4acf8d44789b855f5698.webp?size=large)

#### PlantCx svarade den 2023-12-21

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

### CD kommenterade den 2023-12-22

Chunky soil. Never mist these

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