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Posted 2Y ago by @RubyRad8

Hi, I watered my monstera on 09/04 and the soil still see...

#Monstera
Elina
Elina
Monstera
0ft to light, indirect
12” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
@Puddledrops
Lake
910 XP
2Y ago
@Puddledrops
Maybe its just air quality you'll probably be alright!
@Yogijos
jo
10431 XP
2Y ago
@Yogijos
i wonder if it’s pot is a little too big for its roots… also, is the ac running? i know some of my plants do not like being by AC or heat.
@Lifeis2short
Marissa
29345 XP
2Y ago
@Lifeis2short
@RubyRad8 my first thought is.... yes, you should be worried. Personally, I don't think it's getting enough sunlight. Try opening that curtain or find it another home if that's not an option and I'll bet it dries out quicker. But don't water it again until it does!
@AroidAdventurer
Jake
2527 XP
2Y ago
@AroidAdventurer
Have you recently repoted the monstera? I had the same thing happen when I repotted the monstera. No it dries out faster that the new roots have established.
@RubyRad8
Ruby
88 XP
2Y ago
@RubyRad8
@AroidAdventurer I haven’t repotted it yet- it’s still in the growers pot that I initially received it in! I got it as a gift for my birthday a few weeks ago, and wanted to let it settle prior to repotting. Thanks for your insight!
@RubyRad8
Ruby
88 XP
2Y ago
@RubyRad8
@Lifeis2short thanks so much! I was a little worried that it wasn’t getting enough sunlight. I will open the curtain a bit more and see if this helps! I almost watered it the other day but figured I should just wait it out a few more days until it’s dry
@sarah10orio
still Sarah
275271 XP
2Y ago
@sarah10orio
What a great birthday gift! And I'm so glad you're letting your plant acclimate before repotting. If at all possible, I leaf my plants alone until they MUST be repotted. (:

If the plant is still in the nursery pot, it's probably in the right soil. If it's still moist after 15 days, wait some more. Just hit "snooze" and Greg will remind you to check again in 3 days.

I would NOT be worried about the soil still being wet- there are many factors in play. Make sure there isn't a plastic dish under the pot holding water.

Over time, you'll learn your plant's watering rhythm and you'll get the hang of it.

I have some plants that I don't water for three or four weeks - it depends on so many different factors. 😁

I'm glad you found Greg!!
@RubyRad8
Ruby
88 XP
2Y ago
@RubyRad8
@sarahsalith thanks so much for your insight! Super helpful. Happy planting! 🌿🌵💚
@shopofhorrors
Jax
29173 XP
2Y ago
@shopofhorrors
Some of my plants (even under grow lights) tend to have damp soil for more than a week. Because of the air quality, i just leave it alone until it dries out. So far i have happy plants. I have a plant that i brought home 3wks ago, watered once, cuz its soil stays moist. I also have humidifier on for 4-5 hrs every day. But it seems happy.