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title: "My monstera is getting worse, with this buildup and yellow gunk(look…"
description: "My monstera is getting worse, with this buildup and yellow gunk(look closely) on the soil. Can I save it?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "yene_fikir"
published: "2024-04-20T14:14:46.377839Z"
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# My monstera is getting worse, with this buildup and yellow gunk(look…

_Geplaatst door yene\_fikir op 2024-04-20_

My monstera is getting worse, with this buildup and yellow gunk(look closely) on the soil. Can I save it?

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## 1 reactie

### ChloroPhil reageerde op 2024-04-20

I think I see what you’re referring to. 1st step would be to reduce watering and move it somewhere drier and brighter. If that doesn’t work it could benefit from repotting.

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