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title: "I just got this mini monstera from Facebook marketplace and she was…"
description: "I just got this mini monstera from Facebook marketplace and she was already yellowing. I have bottom watered and added fertilizer stuff to the water. Every…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Estrellita"
published: "2024-01-12T21:27:34.279Z"
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# I just got this mini monstera from Facebook marketplace and she was…

_Posted by Estrellita on 2024-01-12_

I just got this mini monstera from Facebook marketplace and she was already yellowing. I have bottom watered and added fertilizer stuff to the water. Every passing day there are new yellowing leaves. Can someone give me some pointers or tips?

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## 4 comments

### letsfindjoy commented on 2024-01-12

I would remove her and check for root rot and any pests in soil or under leaves. She might need a bigger pot if she’s root bound too. Don’t water under she’s dry atleast 1-2 knuckles down.

#### Lisette replied on 2024-01-13

Agree! Rootbound might be the issue here. Usually plants will drop leaves when they’re root bound and need more space.

### GreenGirl commented on 2024-01-12

Definitely repot with new soil and fertilizer in the soil

### Shirley🪴you jest commented on 2024-01-12

Could be that it was overwatered and just needs to dry out a bit, but let’sfindjoy’s suggestion of checking for root rot or pests is great advice. Best wishes 🪴

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