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Britney

Could anyone tell me what to do for soft, floppy leaves on my monstera? Thank you 😊🪴

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  1. Mads ❤️

    Looks like overwatering to me. Is the soil wet when you water it?

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    • Britney

      With the type of pot I have I can’t feel the bottom of the soil, but I always make sure that the top couple of inches are dry before watering

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    • Mads ❤️

      Try putting a clean bamboo chopstick to the bottom of the pot for around 2 minutes. If it comes out clean, you can water. If it comes out dirty or wet, dont

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    • Britney

      Thank you for the tip! 😊

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    • Bay Area Plant Mom

      how long have you had it? start lifting your plants and getting to know them! after a while you can tell by the weight of the pot if it’s still wet or not.

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  2. Amy Morgan Grace

    I sprinkle food grade diatomaceous earth into the soil of mine. There’s silica in it and it helps them with firmness. Also, it’s a natural way to kill pests. Good stuff.

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  3. sarita

    my new leaves come in soft like this sometimes, but will perk right up! i’d give it some time before taking much action

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