--- title: "I’m hoping someone can help my Monstera he’s not doing well it’s…" description: "I’m hoping someone can help my Monstera he’s not doing well it’s drooping and it feels like it’s getting weaker. The leaves are turning as well. I’m not sure…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/rSu0V-R_QSa2uJMV5pY-gg?language=ko" community: "Pests, diseases and problems" author: "Scarlett Ferrara" published: "2024-09-23T18:50:34.102671Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8bJIljGJP9mD6J5fC1Fs2qyfVkC5M1-ELhQa9GTlZJ8/trYDz87VTeG6MinBLZOgGQ.webp?size=large" --- [커뮤니티](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=ko) / [Pests, diseases and problems](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?language=ko) # I’m hoping someone can help my Monstera he’s not doing well it’s… _Scarlett Ferrara님이 2024-09-23에 게시함_ I’m hoping someone can help my Monstera he’s not doing well it’s drooping and it feels like it’s getting weaker. The leaves are turning as well. I’m not sure if it’s outgrown it pot and I should split the plant up about a year ago and another bag of organic soil about two months ago. ![3개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8bJIljGJP9mD6J5fC1Fs2qyfVkC5M1-ELhQa9GTlZJ8/trYDz87VTeG6MinBLZOgGQ.webp?size=large) ![3개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8bJIljGJP9mD6J5fC1Fs2qyfVkC5M1-ELhQa9GTlZJ8/aGUwbkCzTEeLnmnYsHEvGA.webp?size=large) ![3개 중 3번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8bJIljGJP9mD6J5fC1Fs2qyfVkC5M1-ELhQa9GTlZJ8/opDQgpC1RpyZ-6-Wd4FfEw.webp?size=large) ## 9개의 댓글 ### exitJiraffe님이 2024-09-23에 댓글을 남겼어요. Honestly looks like the pot is too big, it should only be 1-2” larger than the root ball. The drooping could be from overwatering, or underwatering. I’d unpot and check the roots for rot, then repot in something smaller. #### Scarlett Ferrara님이 2024-09-24에 답변했습니다. How do you know when it’s outgrown a pot? I went for the larger pot because it was growing so fast! How should I clean the roots with hydrogen peroxide? Should I cut any roots? Am I ok to reuse the same soil? Any suggestions on pot sizes? Should I use lava rocks and soil to repot ? ### Sunny님이 2024-09-23에 댓글을 남겼어요. I agree the pot looks very large. The excess soil can hold excess water on the roots too long causing root rot. The yellow leaves look like root rot. Check the roots for rot. Disinfectant with hydrogen peroxide , if needed. Also, are there drainage holes in the pot? Standing water can cause rot. #### Scarlett Ferrara님이 2024-09-24에 답변했습니다. How do you know when it’s outgrown a pot? I went for the larger pot because it was growing so fast! How should I clean the roots with hydrogen peroxide? Should I cut any roots? Am I ok to reuse the same soil? Any suggestions on pot sizes? Should I use lava rocks and soil to repot ? ### Scarlett Ferrara님이 2024-09-24에 댓글을 남겼어요. How do you know when it’s outgrown a pot? I went for the larger pot because it was growing so fast! How should I clean the roots with hydrogen peroxide? Should I cut any roots? Am I ok to reuse the same soil? Any suggestions on pot sizes? ### Scarlett Ferrara님이 2024-09-24에 댓글을 남겼어요. Also should I pot with lava rocks and soil? ### Sunny님이 2024-09-24에 댓글을 남겼어요. Let’s break it down into sections. When to repot: \- Repot when the roots are overgrown meaning there is more roots than soil or the roots are bound up and blocking drainage. \- Repot when the soil has issues such as holding excess water, has pests or the potting mix is not the right blend for the plant Pot size: The new pot should only be 2 inches wider than the old pot. It gives enough room for new roots to grow without excess soil. The plant can’t use all the water in the excess soil. So, the roots rot from bacteria in the wet soil. Root Rot: Pull out the plant from the pot. Check for soft mushy roots that smell. Remove all the damaged and smelly roots. Rinse the cleaned roots with full strength hydrogen peroxide. Also, disinfect cutting tools before and after use. Disinfect the pots and hands to prevent spreading infection. Soil Reuse and Potting mix: Do not reuse soil that has caused rotten roots. It’s full of bacteria and may stink. There are several combinations of soil mix that can work for a monstera. Check online. It just needs to have good drainage. The one in your pot looks fine with lots of perlite. ### Scarlett Ferrara님이 2024-10-29에 댓글을 남겼어요. Hey! Thank you for getting g back to me I was watching YouTube videos. I think I need to start from teach with the plant ### Scarlett Ferrara님이 2024-10-29에 댓글을 남겼어요. Pretty much repot each steam with a post so it grows up. Right now it’s going in all different directions let me know your thiuhthd --- _Planta 커뮤니티 (https://getplanta.com). 누구나 읽을 수 있습니다. 게시물을 올리고, 댓글을 달고, 좋아요를 누르려면 Planta 앱을 다운로드하세요: https://getplanta.com/download_