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title: "Need to pot this Monstera but looking for insight in how to properly…"
description: "Need to pot this Monstera but looking for insight in how to properly repot. How big of a pot should I use? How high up the plant stalks should the soil go?"
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# Need to pot this Monstera but looking for insight in how to properly…

_Posted by Morgan on 2025-10-28_

Need to pot this Monstera but looking for insight in how to properly repot. How big of a pot should I use? How high up the plant stalks should the soil go?

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## 1 comment

### Sunny commented on 2025-10-28

You need a pot to hold the root ball with sufficient room for the roots to grow. I would start with a pot about 2 inches wider than the current pot. You a soil with lots of perlite for good drainage. Place the stems so the roots are under the soil. You may have to prop them up with bamboo poles or a trellis until the roots are strong enough to hold the stems upright. 🪴🍀

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