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title: "Monstera woe, part 184... Thrips damage (over the summer) and maybe…"
description: "Monstera woe, part 184... Thrips damage (over the summer) and maybe root rot? The small, sad leaf just unfurled this past week. The other stem is still…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Mysti M"
published: "2025-11-08T14:38:10.636223Z"
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# Monstera woe, part 184... Thrips damage (over the summer) and maybe…

_Posted by Mysti M on 2025-11-08_

Monstera woe, part 184...

Thrips damage (over the summer) and maybe root rot? The small, sad leaf just unfurled this past week. The other stem is still ok....should I separate the stems? Just the severe damage stem and hope for the best?

Maybe I am not meant to be a Monstera Mama.

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## 2 comments

### Planttttsssss commented on 2025-11-08

Hi! I wouldn’t separate. I’d cut the damaged stem which will cause new growth to still climb up the moss pole

### Kelly commented on 2025-11-09

I don’t have any advice but can totally relate to your post! Some of my plants are so challenging but don’t give up! Good luck!

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