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title: "Got a new plant here but wanted some advice on why the soil is fluffy…"
description: "Got a new plant here but wanted some advice on why the soil is fluffy and how to prevent that? (I’ve only watered once since purchase)"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "RB"
published: "2024-11-05T13:44:15.868431Z"
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# Got a new plant here but wanted some advice on why the soil is fluffy…

_Publié par RB le 2024-11-05_

Got a new plant here but wanted some advice on why the soil is fluffy and how to prevent that? (I’ve only watered once since purchase)

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## 1 commentaire

### nick a commenté le 2024-11-05

I took a look at your monstera info and I think I understand the problem. I couldnt tell if this is a mineral buildup or mold issue initially from the picture and honestly it could be one or both. You need drainage because it looks far too wet still. I'd opt for a repot with a coco fiber and peat, perlite, just soil with better drainage + drainage hole in the pot bc these can get root rot. It seems to be too damp for too long. Happy growing

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