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title: "I need advice. Does anyone think that I should pull it out and check…"
description: "I need advice. Does anyone think that I should pull it out and check for root rot? It was a cutting from my sister-in-law and I don’t wanna lose it. It seems…"
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author: "Tabitha"
published: "2026-10-05T15:15:55.316927Z"
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# I need advice. Does anyone think that I should pull it out and check…

_Posted by Tabitha on 2026-10-05_

I need advice. Does anyone think that I should pull it out and check for root rot? It was a cutting from my sister-in-law and I don’t wanna lose it. It seems like it’s turned a new leaf, but I don’t know if I should still check the roots.

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## 11 comments

### Heather O commented on 2026-10-05

Can you see the roots in the clear pot?  
Most of it looks really good. I’m wondering if it’s getting burned by the sun. Especially since it’s the white parts that are turning brown.

#### Tabitha replied on 2026-10-05

I cannot see the roots, and I just recently moved it to the window because I feel like the soil was just not growing out completely

#### Heather O replied on 2026-10-05

Was it already turning brown before you moved it? Do you see any bugs?

#### Tabitha replied on 2026-10-05

Gnats

#### Heather O replied on 2026-10-05

Hmm. If the soil seemed like it wasn’t drying out and you see gnats, then I’d be tempted to change out the soil. And then you can get a good look at the roots too

### Tabitha commented on 2026-10-05

But she was turning brown before I put her in the window also and in other spots

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### Tabitha commented on 2026-10-05

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Uvt7dfFNtGBQ7Z04nmR2YuzZFm4y_78AF_B2bFewekU/EXG_nSW8THW3b-2ZbiZtYw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Uvt7dfFNtGBQ7Z04nmR2YuzZFm4y_78AF_B2bFewekU/iqCRIPHtTJapgQMHVuLWpQ.webp?size=large)

### Tim commented on 2026-10-05

What kind of water are you using? Maybe need a water conditioner.

### Tabitha commented on 2026-10-05

Just tap

### Tabitha commented on 2026-10-05

But mental is double filtered

### Pothos.Queen commented on 2026-10-06

This may not contribute to this exact issue, but I notice you have the monstera strapped around the petioles. I definitely recommend that you try to find the stem or "back" of your plant and secure it there. When secured on the petioles, they can break

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