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title: "So I picked up this monstera adansonii a few days ago and have been…"
description: "So I picked up this monstera adansonii a few days ago and have been monitoring this few leaves hoping it’s nothing serious. But I wanted to put a post up just…"
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# So I picked up this monstera adansonii a few days ago and have been…

_Publié par TeddysPlantHaven le 2025-01-29_

So I picked up this monstera adansonii a few days ago and have been monitoring this few leaves hoping it’s nothing serious. But I wanted to put a post up just in case this ends being something that is time sensitive that I just don’t know about. If anybody has info and what it might be and what to do about it. Please let me know!

![Pièce jointe 1 sur 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/smKX1NY2cYbvufNRDve4bEJ8pl--aGt9DhIpKl2CNg8/iyiUr69sQwiP9OW2Klstgg.webp?size=large)

![Pièce jointe 2 sur 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/smKX1NY2cYbvufNRDve4bEJ8pl--aGt9DhIpKl2CNg8/Ufkl6QKKRJqmazlRDvOSdg.webp?size=large)

![Pièce jointe 3 sur 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/smKX1NY2cYbvufNRDve4bEJ8pl--aGt9DhIpKl2CNg8/PR7myx6nQq-NXFR14Sc9yw.webp?size=large)

![Pièce jointe 4 sur 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/smKX1NY2cYbvufNRDve4bEJ8pl--aGt9DhIpKl2CNg8/9mm-ptWRS6eNqAytUWQjqg.webp?size=large)

## 8 commentaires

### Molly a commenté le 2025-01-30

I would isolate the plant,remove damaged leaves. The bottom left picture looks like it could be thrips. They can be hard to spot, if you have a magnifying glass, check the leaves, especially the underside. You can also hold a white piece of paper under a suspected leaf and shake it. Some insects will fall on the paper and make it easier to see. The underside of the leaves may also feel sticky. I hope I'm wrong, as it can be difficult to get rid of if not caught early. Adansonii was my 1st plant with thrips and I didn't catch it soon enough, it declined rapidly , I was able to save a few cuttings and had to start over. Early treatment is essential.

#### TeddysPlantHaven ha respondido el 2025-01-30

So I examined the underside very closely. Saw nothing. I felt the underside. It doesn’t feel sticky to the touch. I’m providing a picture of the underside of a rougher looking leaf for you to see.

![Pièce jointe 1 sur 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/smKX1NY2cYbvufNRDve4bEJ8pl--aGt9DhIpKl2CNg8/EfDiPtVNR3yFeuHGm2rLqQ.webp?size=large)

#### TeddysPlantHaven ha respondido el 2025-01-30

Also. This is how the plant came. This didn’t start after I brought it home.

### Molly a commenté le 2025-01-30

That's great. Much better picture, thank you. I don't see anything on there. It may have been overwatered or to much light. I would still remove the damaged leaves, they won't recover and just attract pests. They grow pretty fast and will fill in quickly. Other than that it looks like a beautiful plant.

#### TeddysPlantHaven ha respondido el 2025-01-30

Where should I cut them off at?

### Molly a commenté le 2025-01-30

I usually cut mine fairly close to the bottom.

#### TeddysPlantHaven ha respondido el 2025-01-30

Will do. Thank you for all the help!

### Molly a commenté le 2025-01-30

You're welcome

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