Hey everyone! I'm reaching out because my beloved Monstera, which I've had for three years, has recently developed some concerning black spots with yellow around them. I want to make sure I take the right steps to help it out. Earlier this year, I repotted it using Osmocote premium indoor potting mix and it was thriving. But last month, I repotted it again in the same pot with the same soil just to adjust its stake and reduce some of the excess soil covering the stems. Since then, I've noticed more of these yellow-black spots appearing, and I'm really worried that if I don't do something soon, it could get worse. However, I'm also hesitant to repot again since it might stress the plant out even more. I'm not sure what's caused the spots: could it be overwatering, an issue with the soil (it's feeling mushy during watering), or stress from too much repotting? I would love your thoughts on how to help my Monstera without making the situation worse! *I'll try to attach pictures below.*
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Hi there! It’s definitely tricky trying to figure out what’s going on. Those yellow-black spots could also indicate a fungal issue. What I’d recommend is to give your plant some airflow and avoid getting water on the leaves when you water it.
If after inspecting the soil and roots you feel it might be a soil issue, consider mixing in some perlite or using a different potting mix next time to improve drainage. Just be gentle when you repot to minimize stress. Keep an eye on those spots and hopefully, it’ll bounce back!
Hey! It sounds like your Monstera might be experiencing a bit of stress. The black spots with yellow are often signs of either overwatering or a soil issue. Since you mentioned the soil feels mushy, it could be retaining too much moisture. Have you checked if the pot has drainage holes? If it doesn’t, that could definitely lead to waterlogged soil.
If I were you, I'd carefully check the roots. If they’re mushy or brown, that’s a sign of root rot. If you find any rot, you might need to repot it but only slightly adjust the soil without disturbing the roots too much. It might also help to let the soil dry out for a bit between watering. Good luck!
Thanks for the advice! I’ll check the roots and make sure it’s got proper drainage.
I had a similar issue and it turned out to be a fungal infection. Make sure to treat it with a good fungicide if it looks suspicious!