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title: "Ummmm let’s ignore that I haven’t watered my monstera since December…"
description: "Ummmm let’s ignore that I haven’t watered my monstera since December 😭 he hasn’t wilted or anything, in fact he’s putting out new leaves… so yeah let’s just…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/SdjRAuOpQnCrjxAGHhiGGw"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Soup"
published: "2024-02-14T14:28:59.868543Z"
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# Ummmm let’s ignore that I haven’t watered my monstera since December…

_Posted by Soup on 2024-02-14_

Ummmm let’s ignore that I haven’t watered my monstera since December 😭 he hasn’t wilted or anything, in fact he’s putting out new leaves… so yeah let’s just say this was a science experiment 😅😅

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## 8 comments

### Jay commented on 2024-02-14

Thats crazy! What are you growing it in? Mine gets all mad if i am even a day late lol

#### Soup replied on 2024-02-14

Just a general house plant mix 🤭

#### Jay replied on 2024-02-14

Wow!!! Thats incredible! Is the dirt like dry? I assume since its been a month lol

#### Soup replied on 2024-02-14

The top few inches were pretty crispy but deeper it was saturated a good amount!

#### Jay replied on 2024-02-14

Oh wow, and no root rot is impressive, give her a pat on the back for me!

#### Soup replied on 2024-02-14

Thanks and will do!

### Anna commented on 2024-02-14

That was me with my string of hearts this morning. I couldn’t believe it had been that long!

### Abi’s Plants commented on 2024-02-14

I only water mine about once a month in the winter. I let the soil dry out completely and it seems to be doing fine too!

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