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title: "Need some advice on what the best lighting situation and watering…"
description: "Need some advice on what the best lighting situation and watering frequency for a mini monstera. I got it in the beginning of may had some wilted leaves and…"
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author: "Tanya"
published: "2026-05-30T23:21:08.757311Z"
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# Need some advice on what the best lighting situation and watering…

_Posted by Tanya on 2026-05-30_

Need some advice on what the best lighting situation and watering frequency for a mini monstera. I got it in the beginning of may had some wilted leaves and some crispy spots so, I moved it from a spot right next to a south facing window to spot further back from a southwest window. Any care tips would be helpful thank you!

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## 7 comments

### Plant Lady 02 commented on 2026-05-31

I have mine climbing (now a moss pole) but you can also use a wooden stake of some sort. Right in front of a south facing window. Water once the soil is mostly dry. Has given me consistent growth. The wanky lead on the left was snapped by my daughter 😅 I think your plant looks healthy. If you want a more full look vs crawling around, I would put in a cedar plank such as the second photo.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kuEiJ6Rbzkv20XNxctM06_E7y92kw5_VvNlsD-hwSr0/9m62BghFTdC2emfxAyDlZA.webp?size=large)

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#### Plant Lady 02 replied on 2026-05-31

You can use Velcro tape to stick the plant to the plank

#### Plant Lady 02 replied on 2026-05-31

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#### Tanya replied on 2026-06-02

Thank you! That looks so pretty on the plank!

#### Plant Lady 02 replied on 2026-06-02

Of course! I hope it helps!

### EllenLikesPlants commented on 2026-05-31

I water mine according to planta. Mine is in an east facing room. Gets some direct sun but not a lot. Mine is much smaller than yours. It’s such a fun one!

#### Tanya replied on 2026-06-02

Thank you!

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