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title: "My monstera has some new growth by the stem is yellow 😣 is this…"
description: "My monstera has some new growth by the stem is yellow 😣 is this normal?"
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author: "katelyn"
published: "2026-10-06T15:58:21.367215Z"
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# My monstera has some new growth by the stem is yellow 😣 is this…

_Posted by katelyn on 2026-10-06_

My monstera has some new growth by the stem is yellow 😣 is this normal?

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## 1 comment

### plantgeek commented on 2026-10-06

the cataphyll (sheath) is dying prematurely, which is usually a watering or environmental thing. has it been moved recently? if not, you're gonna have to check inside the pot.

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