Hi! My monstera is giving me new leaves but they’re small and before they bloom they just die, what am I doing wrong? Please help! This is my first monstera

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@HeroHairyrocket · Answer

Maybe it could be too much water or too little water, how often do you water? Do you check the moisture in the soil between waterings?

@HonestCilantro · Answer

That pot is massive, a lot of that soil is most likely staying wet for multiple days, this can not only damage the plant due to overwatering, but also act as a breeding ground for pests/fungi/diseases. Repotting will be good for her :)

@ValiantAtom13 · Answer

Symptoms of too much or too little water are very similar but you can figure it out by keeping close attention to what you’re doing for a while.  Make sure you water till water comes out the bottom drain holes not just till the top soil looks wet.

@ValiantAtom13 · Answer

I also agree with Jackson-see what’s been happening in that pot!😊

@ArtisanShallot · Answer

Mine was doing that and the spots got bigger and darker, I cut off bad leaves, and put a hydrogen/ water mix in a spray bottle spritz her and gave her some coffee grounds and she is now doing amazing and new leaves aplenty..

@Plantaholic78 · Answer

Okay, you need to water it more. It hasn't been watered in a month! They need to be watered about 1x week to a week and a half. 2nd, they like moisture, put a pebble tray under it. It may also need a bit more light, being 10 feet away from the light. It can sit in a corner near the window, as long as it isn't getting direct sunlight for more than a couple hours a day.

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