--- title: "My monstersa is having difficulty and I am stumped. The lower leaves…" description: "My monstersa is having difficulty and I am stumped. The lower leaves are turning yellow and increasing. I have been following the plant a schedule but I am…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/HPcLe-DuRYK3nDdAQBzm9A?language=ja" community: "Pests, diseases and problems" author: "Mary" published: "2024-11-27T00:10:36.514431Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WReEN22F-xPB2hoHEP6DM3tys2ytdKoOGPEd5AfbLMw/war8QMUMTMiN0SjSeiPHvQ.webp?size=large" --- [コミュニティ](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=ja) / [Pests, diseases and problems](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?language=ja) # My monstersa is having difficulty and I am stumped. The lower leaves… _Maryさんが2024-11-27に投稿しました_ My monstersa is having difficulty and I am stumped. The lower leaves are turning yellow and increasing. I have been following the plant a schedule but I am doubting the accuracy. I had it outside; I live in North Central, Florida, on my screened porch. It is all indirect light. The leaves began turning yellow out there, but slowly. We recently had a cold snap so it is inside in a north facing window with a grow light 18” away. I have been spraying it. The plant schedule allowed it to dry out too much so I am now testing the soil myself. The leaves are turning yellow more quickly though!! Just found the cause, bugs. Any ideas as to what it is, how to treat it, and ongoing care? I deeply appreciate any help! ![3件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WReEN22F-xPB2hoHEP6DM3tys2ytdKoOGPEd5AfbLMw/war8QMUMTMiN0SjSeiPHvQ.webp?size=large) ![3件中2件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WReEN22F-xPB2hoHEP6DM3tys2ytdKoOGPEd5AfbLMw/_XrybfuqQRay9dbnvjk9HA.webp?size=large) ![3件中3件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WReEN22F-xPB2hoHEP6DM3tys2ytdKoOGPEd5AfbLMw/ZqS9cuaySnmIeUDkoFFp8A.webp?size=large) ## 13件のコメント ### Wolfen 🐺さんが2024-11-27にコメントしました If that's webbing, more than likely spider mites. I'd spray it down really well in the shower and then spray with a pesticide #### Linaさんが2024-11-27に返信しました Yep. Defo spider mites. #### Maryさんが2024-11-27に返信しました I will do that today! Thanks ### Macieさんが2024-11-27にコメントしました i think you might need to repot it cause most of the leaves that are yellow are the base of the plant plus it looks huge #### Maryさんが2024-11-27に返信しました I bought the plant a couple months ago and all the Monstera from this guy were huge. It seemed that he was growing them outside. I’ll report it. Thank you! #### Maryさんが2024-11-27に返信しました The plants had weeds growing in them ### HDFさんが2024-11-27にコメントしました So… Monstera like to dry out - they also like decent indirect or direct light. If they are too far away from light and they are watered too much - the roots will rot. Check the soil with a bamboo skewer in a few places all the down to the bottom. If the skewer comes out damp or with soil bits on it - stop watering it. Planta is just a guide. You still have to check the soil to see if watering is needed. Hope this helps. #### Maryさんが2024-11-27に返信しました I have an instrument I use that does the same thing as the stick but has an indicator on it that shows how damp or dry. ### Linaさんが2024-11-27にコメントしました Would try using SMC spider mite control to kill them - it’s pretty decent at wiping them out like nothing else. Can’t post links here 🙄 but if you type it into Google you’ll find it easily #### Maryさんが2024-11-27に返信しました Thank you! I have not heard of this product before! I have never had a problem with spider mites in years. #### Linaさんが2024-11-27に返信しました I know - they’re a pain in the ass. Basically mites can just blow in through an open window or even come in with cut flowers from the shop. They’re so small they look like dust - best way to spot them is their webs.. ### Maryさんが2024-11-27にコメントしました I did the spray down in the shower and found web worms as well! I swear I checked the plant before purchasing and didn’t see any bugs. Oh well, I have learned my lesson. I am grateful for all the great advice! #### Linaさんが2024-11-28に返信しました Ufff wow! Definitely get that plant detoxed! --- _Plantaコミュニティ (https://getplanta.com)。閲覧はどなたでも可能です。投稿、コメント、いいねをするには、Plantaアプリをダウンロードしてください: https://getplanta.com/download_