I just bought this from someone two weeks ago, she said it needed a repot so I did, This does not have root rot, I checked, but I can’t figure out how else it could be dying so fast. She had it outside, I brought it inside. What needs to happen? I really don’t want to chop the whole plant down but at this point I’m thinking I may have to?I sprayed it with some neem oil when I brought it inside, I tried putting it under my grow light, by my window and nothing seems to work. I watered it when I repotted and once this week but I’ve let it dry out pretty well because I was scared it was from overwatering? Can stress do this?
by Gullible-Reading8691
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Just an aside from whatever is going on, the entire plant needs light exposure. Do you have something like a sliding glass door that you can put this in front of because a small window will not be sufficient. By the way, have you used a magnifying glass to look closely for signs of pests?
I see an AC unit, maybe the plant doesn’t like the air current?
The plant is shocked from the change in environment and the AC unit blasting cold air isn’t helping, repotting it so soon did even more damage I’m sure. I probably would’ve waited at least a month to repot it, even if it desperately needed it.
Put the plant back in the larger window, cut back all the badly damaged and decaying leaves, add a grow light and buy a hygrometer. Then leave it alone, it’ll probably come back by spring with tons of new growth.
Edit to add: this is all assuming you’ve used soil that’s appropriate for a monstera, bright indirect sunlight and proper, consistent watering. You didn’t share any of that, it’s super important and worth adding to your post now if you’re able!