Watering Problems3 min read
Overwatered Plant Signs: Wet Soil or Root Trouble?
A damp pot is normal after watering. Check for trapped runoff, slower drying than usual, and worsening leaves or soft stems before deciding what to change.
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Monstera problems and care notes
Check a monstera’s root-ball moisture and newest leaves. Its climbing stem needs support; leaf size and splits also change with maturity, so they do not measure light on their own.
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Watering note
Let the upper mix dry, then water thoroughly in a draining pot.
Light note
Bright indirect light; avoid sudden harsh afternoon sun.
Drainage
high
Root rot risk
medium-high
Common problems
Pests to watch for
thripsspider mitesscale
What to check on this plant
Check whether the root-ball center and surrounding mix have similar moisture.
Inspect open leaf undersides and the outside of new sheaths for thrips or mites.
Compare new internode length and leaf size, accounting for maturity and support.
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