--- 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=ko" 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" --- [커뮤니티](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=ko) / [Pests, diseases and problems](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?language=ko) # My monstersa is having difficulty and I am stumped. The lower leaves… _Mary님이 2024-11-27에 게시함_ 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! ![3개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WReEN22F-xPB2hoHEP6DM3tys2ytdKoOGPEd5AfbLMw/war8QMUMTMiN0SjSeiPHvQ.webp?size=large) ![3개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WReEN22F-xPB2hoHEP6DM3tys2ytdKoOGPEd5AfbLMw/_XrybfuqQRay9dbnvjk9HA.webp?size=large) ![3개 중 3번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WReEN22F-xPB2hoHEP6DM3tys2ytdKoOGPEd5AfbLMw/ZqS9cuaySnmIeUDkoFFp8A.webp?size=large) ## 13개의 댓글 ### Wolfen 🐺님이 2024-11-27에 댓글을 남겼어요. 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 #### Lina님이 2024-11-27에 답변했습니다. Yep. Defo spider mites. #### Mary님이 2024-11-27에 답변했습니다. I will do that today! Thanks ### Macie님이 2024-11-27에 댓글을 남겼어요. 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 #### Mary님이 2024-11-27에 답변했습니다. 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! #### Mary님이 2024-11-27에 답변했습니다. The plants had weeds growing in them ### HDF님이 2024-11-27에 댓글을 남겼어요. 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. #### Mary님이 2024-11-27에 답변했습니다. 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. ### Lina님이 2024-11-27에 댓글을 남겼어요. 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 #### Mary님이 2024-11-27에 답변했습니다. Thank you! I have not heard of this product before! I have never had a problem with spider mites in years. #### Lina님이 2024-11-27에 답변했습니다. 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.. ### Mary님이 2024-11-27에 댓글을 남겼어요. 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! #### Lina님이 2024-11-28에 답변했습니다. Ufff wow! Definitely get that plant detoxed! --- _Planta 커뮤니티 (https://getplanta.com). 누구나 읽을 수 있습니다. 게시물을 올리고, 댓글을 달고, 좋아요를 누르려면 Planta 앱을 다운로드하세요: https://getplanta.com/download_