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title: "Okay this is my first monstera a Thai constellation she is small but…"
description: "Okay this is my first monstera a Thai constellation she is small but mighty I am scared she my have thrips idk if that is valid but she has a few small tears…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/7rYcwOKRFaBAbz4inHhMNQ"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Can Can"
published: "2026-08-09T04:26:37.050143Z"
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# Okay this is my first monstera a Thai constellation she is small but…

_Posted by Can Can on 2026-08-09_

Okay this is my first monstera a Thai constellation she is small but mighty I am scared she my have thrips idk if that is valid but she has a few small tears in her leaves and browning on her stem and I would rather catch it sooner than later. I treated as a preventative measure with insecticidal soap as well as put some diatomaceous earth down. Can anyone tell me if this is thrip damage I am seeing?

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