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title: "does anyone know what’s wrong with my monstera albo? the black has…"
description: "does anyone know what’s wrong with my monstera albo? the black has spread over the past few days…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "boomexa"
published: "2024-12-06T06:21:05.756719Z"
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# does anyone know what’s wrong with my monstera albo? the black has…

_Geplaatst door boomexa op 2024-12-06_

does anyone know what’s wrong with my monstera albo? the black has spread over the past few days…

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/X5nV-wC27SimGnFtPE0TWJeCQBacRzZZioKN3e6njtg/7gGsh8CfTq6IoQkX78bIVw.webp?size=large)

## 5 reacties

### Lexi reageerde op 2024-12-06

Over or under watering

#### boomexa antwoordde op 2024-12-07

oooh… I will try to push the watering a bit and see if it gets worse

### Sunny reageerde op 2024-12-06

I would guess watering issue too without seeing the rest of the plant and the soil.

#### boomexa antwoordde op 2024-12-07

ooo maybe… the soil is a LOT of lava rock balls mixed with soil

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/X5nV-wC27SimGnFtPE0TWJeCQBacRzZZioKN3e6njtg/URXTFFTiRHytS-COk4jTTA.webp?size=large)

#### Sunny antwoordde op 2024-12-08

Possible issues:  
Stem rot - Looks like rot at the base of the dark stem. Check for a soft mushy feel on the dark stem.

Root Rot - I highly recommend checking for root rot. Look for mushy smelly roots and soaked soil around it.

Poor Drainage - The soil looks compacted. It’s hard to tell from just a photograph. I would replace the soil and use a standard potting mix with extra perlite to allow good drainage and allow the soil to dry faster giving oxygen to the roots.

Too Much Water - I recommend not following a strict watering schedule without verifying the soil actually needs water. Use a bamboo skewer like you are testing a cake is done baking. Look for no moisture on the skewer after pushing it to the bottom of the pot and leaving it in the soil about 5 minutes. Very wet soil will leave dark wet areas starting from the tip that touches the bottom of the pot. I recommend using a wooden skewer even with a moisture meter. Moisture meters are not 100% reliable. 🍀🪴

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