I really don't know how to proceed because I don't believe this is the result of overwatering. Soon this monstera will be repotted into a slightly larger self-watering pot (I like them because the bottom allows for great drainage). Could this be because of the terracotta pot's lackluster drainage?
by hamilton_995
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If it’s the lowest/oldest leaf, then it’s probably just run its course.
happens to so many tropical with the lowest or oldest leaf. you can cut it off with a clean blade once it progresses into the brown/crispy phase. think of it as it is using energy to reallocate nutrients for new growth. it can def be a good sign! if you start seeing it on the larger leaves then it is something different.
My monstera has slowly been dropping its original leaves and growing new ones. They just don’t last forever. If that leaf is an older leaf, that’s probably all that’s happening
This is natural. As long as you haven’t changed anything, light or water habits, or there’s no root-binding or rot, you are so so so fine
Untie those petioles!
OP, this is your task. Look closely at the green areas near the yellow portions. Look for white specks inside of the leaf. I’m having you look for developing eggs that are turning into larvae. On the yellow leaf, look for larvae that have already emerged. Look on the underside and in the top and just look very closely.
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