Keeping a plant healthy will decrease your chances of a thrip infestation. I won the battle with thrips but it severely affected the look of my Monstera. Here's some things to do Why Is My Monstera Turning Yellow? Odd Leaf Philodendron asperum red Its name says it all: "asperum" means "rough" in Latin, referring to the unique, prominent texture of its large leaves. Just look at those pronounced veins, adding to its Mammillaria krameria Can I save damaged Monstera leaves or is it a loss?