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title: "Just picked up this monstera today from my local Home Depot. Not sure…"
description: "Just picked up this monstera today from my local Home Depot. Not sure why he has all these brown tears and marks in the leaves, and I was wondering if there…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Sofie"
published: "2024-05-22T21:01:31.017887Z"
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# Just picked up this monstera today from my local Home Depot. Not sure…

_Publicado por Sofie el 2024-05-22_

Just picked up this monstera today from my local Home Depot. Not sure why he has all these brown tears and marks in the leaves, and I was wondering if there was anything I needed to do. Is this just because he wasent getting adequate care or was I super unlucky and picked a dying plant? I did notice he had some new growth so I’m assuming he’s still healthy. I just ordered a moss pole for some extra support and a grow light so hopefully that should help him out a bit. Any suggestions welcome! I need all the help I can get!

![Adjunto 1 de 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wbqVOGl1rh3EfepirPBkZatmxTG6h6Ming0YxtyH5nQ/Nfh4y95vTJeztdhbCjXetA.webp?size=large)

![Adjunto 2 de 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wbqVOGl1rh3EfepirPBkZatmxTG6h6Ming0YxtyH5nQ/jk9uA7w5T7OHE-8z0w444g.webp?size=large)

![Adjunto 3 de 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wbqVOGl1rh3EfepirPBkZatmxTG6h6Ming0YxtyH5nQ/rvZSIZL3T_ueJdUU_ol_Pw.webp?size=large)

![Adjunto 4 de 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wbqVOGl1rh3EfepirPBkZatmxTG6h6Ming0YxtyH5nQ/usGM7rDoSFSST3yP7i_sRw.webp?size=large)

## 2 comentarios

### Sunny comentó el 2024-05-22

It looks mishandled causing damages to the leaves. New leaves are delicate and easy to damage. Also, moving to a new environment can cause additional stress until the plant gets used to its new home. Wait two to three weeks before repotting.

Inconsistent watering can cause drooping. I recommend giving the plant time to adjust. A pole won’t hurt. Ensure the soil dries before watering. Again, wait to repot. Fertilize every 2 weeks with 50%?diluted liquid fertilizer if there are no fertilizer beads in the soil. 🍀🪴

#### Sofie respondió el 2024-05-22

Thank you so much!! 🫶

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