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title: "Need suggestions please. My monstera was overwatered and drowning. I…"
description: "Need suggestions please. My monstera was overwatered and drowning. I repotted it with fresh potting soil, mixed in some of the original soil for familiarity,…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "WC"
published: "2025-06-08T22:52:09.399103Z"
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# Need suggestions please. My monstera was overwatered and drowning. I…

_Posted by WC on 2025-06-08_

Need suggestions please. My monstera was overwatered and drowning. I repotted it with fresh potting soil, mixed in some of the original soil for familiarity, and removed the dead/rotten roots in the process. Pruned the dead leaves after repotting. Watered it very, very lightly about a week ago. Followed all other recommended care instructions, but it still looks rough. Is there hope for it? What else should I do?

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## 3 comments

### Plantginny commented on 2025-06-09

This may be bold, but it is a suggestion. I would trim it and try to water propagate some of the stems. If these were to die, hopefully you would have some of the propagations flourish.

#### Javier replied on 2025-06-09

i would also recommend this always when talking about plants in high stress. At least that way the plant can continue on if you fail on this.

Regarding the plant, i would say give it a bit of time, it may be under a lot of stress and showing it like that

### WC commented on 2025-06-13

Thank you!

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