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title: "I just got this monstera about 2 months ago and it’s been putting out…"
description: "I just got this monstera about 2 months ago and it’s been putting out this brown, crispy new growth. The first picture is a fresh leaf and the other two are…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kate"
published: "2026-01-15T18:05:49.421887Z"
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# I just got this monstera about 2 months ago and it’s been putting out…

_Posted by Kate on 2026-01-15_

I just got this monstera about 2 months ago and it’s been putting out this brown, crispy new growth. The first picture is a fresh leaf and the other two are just two different stems that I’m noticing. Any ideas with what’s happening?

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xUmg1EZxpgKZbRkI2rfU3a0qUiTa6jcpjnTBKXzH6Es/5f6cCRgfTGCdIupLNdb5vQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xUmg1EZxpgKZbRkI2rfU3a0qUiTa6jcpjnTBKXzH6Es/SqnyqpJQS1KNB2WWYIGvQQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xUmg1EZxpgKZbRkI2rfU3a0qUiTa6jcpjnTBKXzH6Es/g5xZeUBrSzGXhcvvE_HCSA.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Moriah commented on 2026-01-15

Could be humidity or lack of watering

### Auxsman commented on 2026-01-15

Sooo this happens to my adasonii often \& it’s due to the soil being too moist.. it essentially rots the new growth before it develops. If you let the soil dry out and stick to misting or a humidifier it’ll help instead of finding out just the right amount to water it (Do not listen to the app)

#### Kate replied on 2026-01-17

The soil dries out pretty well in between waterings. Should it be repotted?

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#### Auxsman replied on 2026-01-17

Oh yesss! Those roots need some space, maybe incorporate a big moss pole!

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