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title: "are these axillary buds? my moms albo and thai monsteras are having a…"
description: "are these axillary buds? my moms albo and thai monsteras are having a hard time putting out new leaves"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/6580d52968d65d137d03b8a3"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "hwheeler"
published: "2023-12-18T23:26:33.602Z"
language: "en"
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# are these axillary buds? my moms albo and thai monsteras are having a…

_Posted by hwheeler on 2023-12-18_

are these axillary buds? my moms albo and thai monsteras are having a hard time putting out new leaves

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## 2 comments

### Mullein commented on 2023-12-19

Yes, those are potential spots for new growth. Applying Keiki paste to the buds and fertilizing often should activate some new growth points! Are the plants getting decent lighting too?

#### hwheeler replied on 2023-12-19

yes! they can see the sun but the sun cant see them

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