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Katarina Piña

Hello plant community :) I could really use some help or advice on what I should do to help my monstera. I got my monstera in 2021 and for years it was flourishing. This winter did not treat him well though. The soil would stay wet for maybe 3-4 weeks after watering bc of how cold my apartment got (it’s an old not well insulated apartment). Since, I have been struggling to keep him alive. He’s lost a total of 6 leaves (3 grown, 3 small) and he’s on the way of losing more. He currently sits in my living room by an East facing window so he gets loads of indirect light, it’s never been a problem before. I’m questioning if maybe he just needs to be repotted. I’ve put it off for over a year now because I’m afraid I won’t do it properly or the soil may not be correct. Lots of uncertainty over what I should do to help him. If anyone has any suggestions I’d really appreciate it 🙏🏼

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  1. anneliese

    check for spider mites

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    • Katarina Piña

      I don’t see any on the leaves or stems, could these be in the roots?

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  2. Abi’s Plants

    I would repot and give it some support also!

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  3. Josh

    I would repot! You can use general all-purpose potting soil. I agree with the previous comment, garden stakes for support would help.

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    • Katarina Piña

      Thank you for your suggestions🙏🏼 is there a brand you’d suggest?

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    • Josh

      We use FoxFarm from Amazon

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    • Katarina Piña

      I’ll have to check it out, thank you! 😊

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  4. Hemlock Plants

    Looks like it’s reaching for more light to me.

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