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title: "Hi all, Please may someone help with my new addition! A little…"
description: "Hi all, Please may someone help with my new addition! A little Monstera adansonii variegated I was bought for my birthday. (18th Jan) (I’m still new to being a…"
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# Hi all, Please may someone help with my new addition! A little…

_Geplaatst door Bridey op 2024-02-06_

Hi all,  
Please may someone help with my new addition!

A little Monstera adansonii variegated I was bought for my birthday. (18th Jan)

(I’m still new to being a plant mum and still learning all the time). 🌱

It got delivered by Royal Mail in freezing temps and was left in a box outside for a few hours. Got it inside and it looked so sad and droopy.  
It’s perked up a bit now but all the leaves are getting brown patches on, including my new shoot!  
Wondering if the plants just in shock from the frost?

I’ve also just purchased a grow light (3 days ago), I have read that the variegated species need more light as the leaves struggle with photosynthesis. I tend to keep this on for about 6-8 hours a day. And water every 8 days.

Is there anything else I should be doing or not doing? Should I just see if the plant improves now with the grow light?

Thanks 🌱💚

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## 8 reacties

### Sunny reageerde op 2024-02-07

Don’t strictly follow Planta’s watering schedule. Water when the soil dries out our you can have watering issues. Use the schedule as a reminder to check if the plant needs water.

#### Bridey antwoordde op 2024-02-07

Thank you 💚

### MrsDoot reageerde op 2024-02-07

I would move it to a smaller pot as well

#### Bridey antwoordde op 2024-02-07

Thank you 💚

### Hvileeyvmirv reageerde op 2024-02-07

Maybe a smaller pot? But I would say use CHUNKY soil, keep the light on for closer to 10-12 hours. And water when the soil is completely dry.

#### Bridey antwoordde op 2024-02-07

Thank you 💚

### Nava reageerde op 2024-02-07

The cold did make it a little sad, but can recover. Agreed to a smaller pot. I recommend using a tropical soil which also helps with better drainage. Great job on the grow light.

#### Bridey antwoordde op 2024-02-07

Thank you 💚

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