--- title: "Please help! I just got this baby monstera less than a month ago and…" description: "Please help! I just got this baby monstera less than a month ago and I’ve had two yellow leaves pop up and his new leaves are coming in damaged and with brown…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/yHNSbm9SRduYCpdsDWZXPQ?language=ko" community: "Pests, diseases and problems" author: "Anna" published: "2024-08-21T23:12:47.430731Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5okK7BObSYlT-L6wTKAKsb3XFhmgcmIf_h8mIKzQeyA/EPJMhI4dSWeu8zTVqho_KQ.webp?size=large" --- [커뮤니티](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=ko) / [Pests, diseases and problems](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?language=ko) # Please help! I just got this baby monstera less than a month ago and… _Anna님이 2024-08-21에 게시함_ Please help! I just got this baby monstera less than a month ago and I’ve had two yellow leaves pop up and his new leaves are coming in damaged and with brown crusties :/ I don’t see any pests and I’m not over/ under watering I don’t think! I let the top of the soil dry out to about 1-2 inches before watering, so far I’ve only watered I think 2 times and fertilized once since having him ![3개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5okK7BObSYlT-L6wTKAKsb3XFhmgcmIf_h8mIKzQeyA/EPJMhI4dSWeu8zTVqho_KQ.webp?size=large) ![3개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5okK7BObSYlT-L6wTKAKsb3XFhmgcmIf_h8mIKzQeyA/Z0T0vyTMTfSf-0FOgT5A0Q.webp?size=large) ![3개 중 3번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5okK7BObSYlT-L6wTKAKsb3XFhmgcmIf_h8mIKzQeyA/STa9xk2sTzOz_7RJW-wiFA.webp?size=large) ## 10개의 댓글 ### Swamp Witch님이 2024-08-22에 댓글을 남겼어요. In my opinion it’s probably because there are multiple plants in the same pot. I just rescued a “split leaf philodendron” from Lowe’s that was actually 10 monstera deliciosas crammed into one pot. 75% of them are battling stem rot. Most plants do not like being so close together. #### Anna님이 2024-08-22에 답변했습니다. There are two cuttings in the pot so maybe I need to repot them separately? #### Anna님이 2024-08-22에 답변했습니다. They look to be struggling with pushing the new leaves out #### Swamp Witch님이 2024-08-22에 답변했습니다. I mean…I would, but I’m sure others may disagree. I have so many plants that at this point I shed no tears if rescue attempts/experiments fail. ### mothmanstolemyvape님이 2024-08-22에 댓글을 남겼어요. I don’t think you have a monstera deliciosa here! The leaf shape is similar, but it looks like a rhaphidophora tetrasperma or “mini monstera”. They’re similar with watering though. Usually when new growth comes in brown with yellowing leaves it’s indicating a watering issue in my experience. You might want to try letting it dry out a little more between waterings and see if that helps. #### Anna님이 2024-08-22에 답변했습니다. Thank you! I updated it on the profile so hopefully that and letting it dry out more helps! #### Bri님이 2024-08-22에 답변했습니다. I second the watering issue, it’s not the amount of water but how often and your soil mix in my opinion. I’ve had similar issues with my regular monstera and it indeed was a watering issue #### Anna님이 2024-08-22에 답변했습니다. Thank you! I’ll hold off on watering for a bit and see if it improves:) possibly going to repot soon as well if I don’t see improvement within a month or two #### Bri님이 2024-08-22에 답변했습니다. Not a bad idea ! I didn’t want to disturb my monstera but I’m glad I did because she ended up having root rot ! Fingers crossed that’s not the case for you tho ! It wouldn’t hurt to check them tho for sure #### mothmanstolemyvape님이 2024-08-22에 답변했습니다. Definitely do a repot if you haven’t yet! Or just change the soil and stick it back in the same pot. Worth checking the roots to make sure there’s no rot and get it into soil with more drainage. Most of the time the soil they come in is too dense and holds onto way more water than needed plus most stores don’t know the watering needs and tend to overdo it, starting issues for you that you can’t see until you repot. Lots of drainage is always your friend with these kind of plants! --- _Planta 커뮤니티 (https://getplanta.com). 누구나 읽을 수 있습니다. 게시물을 올리고, 댓글을 달고, 좋아요를 누르려면 Planta 앱을 다운로드하세요: https://getplanta.com/download_