Bought a 'rare' variegated Monstera cutting online for $75, it was just painted.

The seller had great photos, but the white streaks washed off with the first watering. I should have known a price that low was a red flag. Has anyone else been tricked by a fake plant listing?

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3 Comments

hunt.jennifer15d ago

Wait they actually painted it on? That's a whole new level of scamming.

henry_anderson5414d ago

Honestly @hunt.jennifer, I kinda get why they'd do it. It's more like a temporary fix than a real scam.

mitchell.thomas14d ago

Check the paint with a wet rag next time. If it comes off, you know they cut corners. Always test surfaces before you buy anything used.