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title: "Hi everyone! I’m new to this and plants but my monstera is looking a…"
description: "Hi everyone! I’m new to this and plants but my monstera is looking a little brown :( I give him sunlight and water him twice a week. I’m thinking I have to…"
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# Hi everyone! I’m new to this and plants but my monstera is looking a…

_Posted by MacPlant on 2025-03-21_

Hi everyone! I’m new to this and plants but my monstera is looking a little brown :( I give him sunlight and water him twice a week. I’m thinking I have to repot him because he is growing but any tips would be great! Thanks stay kind 💚🌿

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## 6 comments

### Josie's Jungle commented on 2025-03-21

Depending on how much light he's getting, 2x a week of watering may be much which is why he's turning brown. You may want to check roots for rot (they'd be dark in colour and stinky if rot has really set in).

#### PlantLady replied on 2025-03-21

Agreed. My monstera is pretty big and has 8+ plants in one pot and I water it every week and a half to two weeks

### monster\_maniac commented on 2025-03-21

same i water my monstera like biweekly and only shen its dry

### Dondoo52 commented on 2025-03-21

I agree. Check the roots quick to try to stop any rot from spreading. Always check the soil before watering. Most plants can dry in between waterings. Only water according to need.

### West Coast Plants commented on 2025-03-21

Looking at the light in your bathroom and the fact that it’s been winter, you’re watering your plant way too much. A montserra that size doesn’t need a weekly watering, especially in the winter. Mine gets about once a month in the water. I would check the roots and give it new soil.

### Sunny commented on 2025-03-21

Change out all the soil to one with lots of perlite for drainage. Cut off the damage. Water the new potting soil once. Don’t water again until the soil dries out and the leaves look slightly limp. 🪴🍀

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