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title: "Is this from overwatering? I just got this thai con monstera and…"
description: "Is this from overwatering? I just got this thai con monstera and noticed this. The soil seemed very damp when I bought it."
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Nikki"
published: "2026-04-25T23:04:24.857439Z"
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# Is this from overwatering? I just got this thai con monstera and…

_Posted by Nikki on 2026-04-25_

Is this from overwatering? I just got this thai con monstera and noticed this. The soil seemed very damp when I bought it.

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## 6 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2026-04-26

That's probably a sunburn; variegated sections are more prone to that. You can aim the light more towards the green parts or move it away from the light a bit. Also if you use neem oil, that can make plants more vulnerable to burns, so you can try diluting it or using it less often

### 9s commented on 2026-04-26

Yes, at one point, the soil got too wet and the plant tried to sweat it out but the white parts struggle doing that so it just browns.

### Nikki commented on 2026-04-26

I’ve repotted it since then, anything I can do to make sure she doesn’t continue to brown ☹️

#### 9s replied on 2026-04-26

Best thing to do is use a good mix. After it’s moved, you pretty much shouldn’t move again or it’ll get sad.

My trick after repotting is do it before it rains then put the plant outside and let it get rained on. It’ll settle into the pot in a few days this way then I bring it back inside.

### Momo commented on 2026-04-26

Were the roots still looking okay? I would worry about rot if it was sitting in water for too long. 😟

#### Nikki replied on 2026-04-26

They looked good thankfully!

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