Hello, I just bought a variegated monstera via eBay and just received it last week. It was a cutting that was placed in water and once I received It I placed it in water as well. After a week of having it, I noticed browning. It's currently about 10 ft away from an east facing window and receives dappled light. Please help

Welcome. Where do you live? It is still in just water That is one issue. 10 feet from a window sounds like too little light. Gene

Hi Gene, thx for replying. I live in San Diego, Ca. Yes, it's still in water. I didn't want to transition the cutting into soil so soon since I didn't want to shock the plant but apparently something is going on. I've read about several transitioning methods but I'm still trying to do research on which approach is best. The brown spot is soft and limp as opposed to "crisp". I'm just worried this plant will get worse.

A single leaf spot is not a cause for concern. It looks like the roots are substantial enough to be moved into a small, pot filled with a porous, soilless potting mix. The pot size should be no larger than the glass container it is now in. It is better to have it tightly potted rather than providing extra room for the roots to grow.

Making the transition from water to the soil is tricky and not always successful. You have to maintain the right balance between water and air around the roots. That is why a small pot and a porous potting mix are essential. Do your best to keep the potting mix damp but not wet. Keep it warm and about 3 feet from a sunny east window.

Thx for your feedback WillC. I've noticed that the stem has some mold / fungus on it as well. Maybe that is causing some issues with the plant too. Need to figure out what type of solution is best for that. But I will move the plant closer to an east facing window and repot it. Thx again!

Try rinsing the black stuff off the stem and roots with plain water before trying any chemical solutions. Any roots that are soft and mushy should be cut off and discarded.