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title: "My Thai Monstera leaf has is browning. The spread seems to be slowing…"
description: "My Thai Monstera leaf has is browning. The spread seems to be slowing down but definitely still expanding. I also have a few roots that are pushing out of the…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Bhood07"
published: "2026-01-15T21:55:41.155279Z"
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# My Thai Monstera leaf has is browning. The spread seems to be slowing…

_Posted by Bhood07 on 2026-01-15_

My Thai Monstera leaf has is browning. The spread seems to be slowing down but definitely still expanding. I also have a few roots that are pushing out of the soil upwards. The plant is overall very healthy and is expecting a new leaf to open up any day now. Does anyone have any suggestions of what I should do to keep this plant healthy?

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/odRsvBMfce2DipSXqpu97JndrstlcsoZPYAyMuVR2n4/WQJfrTRFRROrvGZfEZtMng.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/odRsvBMfce2DipSXqpu97JndrstlcsoZPYAyMuVR2n4/ATJeHRPZTdifHQmrb3fsbg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/odRsvBMfce2DipSXqpu97JndrstlcsoZPYAyMuVR2n4/eqBUescuQjq89hcKNJHMZg.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Phil commented on 2026-01-15

This often happens with highly variegated plants. A silica supplement may help prevent it but will not fix current browning.

### Debbie commented on 2026-01-16

That may be an Ariel root growing from soil.

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