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title: "I was on vacation recently and just got back, my dang cats attacked…"
description: "I was on vacation recently and just got back, my dang cats attacked my monstera the day I left but haven’t touched it since but now one leaf is basically…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "TreVerT"
published: "2025-08-14T19:45:47.711503Z"
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# I was on vacation recently and just got back, my dang cats attacked…

_Posted by TreVerT on 2025-08-14_

I was on vacation recently and just got back, my dang cats attacked my monstera the day I left but haven’t touched it since but now one leaf is basically looking wild now any ideas what’s going on!?!

Plz n thx! 🙏🏻

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8f5MAPgawyNACoZ9Jpl9bwQtJaHZJC3b2V8G2vqp0S0/LpbtCG8eRcGqaG5OiBNvdQ.webp?size=large)

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## 8 comments

### Tom commented on 2025-08-14

Not an expert but that is a type of Alocasia think could be Alocasia macrorrhiza , there leaves normal go yellowing when it starts a new leaf (normally oldest leaf), probably best to cut off close to bottom or leave till it flops over a bit more, also check back of leaf for any signs of pests and make sure soil not to wet they prefer good light so make sure near a window

#### TreVerT replied on 2025-08-14

Thanks for the info!

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-08-15

I 2nd that this is an alocasia, not monstera. As for the leaf, cut it off. Its only sucking energy from the plant. And it could create an infection

#### TreVerT replied on 2025-08-16

Thank you idk why I was saying monstera too I mixed them up a lil haha 🤣

### TreVerT commented on 2025-08-16

Update I plucked the big leaf without damaging the plant or having to cut it!! Will update again in a week or so to see how she’s doing then! Thanks for help 🙏🏻

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#### Tom replied on 2025-08-17

That looks better, it can now put its energy into the existing leaves and should push out new leaf in the near future

### TreVerT commented on 2025-08-31

Update!!

A surprising new leaf has spawned on the tiny guy that’s leaf was eaten completely… the leaf that died off on the bigger one after being clipped off allowed a new leaf to grow as well!! Thanks for the info!!

I have noticed a few tiny flies have been around the base of the plant though so I have been waiting longer to water so the large can die off.. it’s only in this one plant though idk why any thoughts on that

#### TreVerT replied on 2025-08-31

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8f5MAPgawyNACoZ9Jpl9bwQtJaHZJC3b2V8G2vqp0S0/643oQRAaQd2zMR5Fjr9Hrg.webp?size=large)

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