Monstera Propagation (My Step by Step Process)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มิ.ย. 2022
- Check out my process on propagating a (giant) monstera. I'm sharing my best tips and trick to help you go through this process as smoothly as possible!
Musician: Ikson
Song: Walk
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PRODUCT THAT I USE AND LOVE THAT CAN SPEED UP PROPAGATION (affiliate links):
➡️ www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Heat mat (place underneath the propagation vessel to warm it up, can cut propagation time in half)
➡️ www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - an air pump provides a constant inflow of oxygen which speeds up propagation. Oxygen is crucial for healthy root development
➡️ www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - humidity dome for soil propagation
➡️ www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - rooting hormone, for plants that are not easy to propagate
FERTILIZER
➡️ www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Dyna Gro fertilizer, excellent for tropical plants, contains all 16 minerals houseplants need
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LIGHT METERS
➡️ www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Dr. Meter light meter, the only way to know that you're providing your plants with sufficient light
➡️ www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Most light meters apps are incorrect, this one has been pre-calibrated for a variety of cell phones
IF YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH NATURAL LIGHT, YOU CAN USE GROW LIGHTS TO SPEED UP PROPAGATION:
➡️ www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - 60W Sansi grow light (for large plants)
➡️ www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - 15W Sansi grow light (for smaller plants)
➡️ www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - 15w Sansi grow light
➡️ www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... cable for Sansi grow lights
➡️ www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - shelf grow light
➡️ www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Soltech Solution's 20W light - Soltech Solutions grow lights
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The rap song "cut it" got me... not even talking about this amazing plant that is the monstera
I love that song! 😁
i was sad when the song was over, i was really vibing to it tbh
Yeah, the cut it part had me click the subscribe button so fast
I still don't think people realize it's about cocaine... 🤷🤷♂️🤷♀️ good video otherwise
To save on the electricity bill I propagate mine in what I call it a „hanging nursery“. I put them in a ziplock bag with some moss hanging next to my south/east facing window (Be careful - I live in NL so there is not much sun/heat so it does not steam). The roots will have a bunch of Oxygen, the right heat and I do not really have to care about watering it. It‘s been three weeks and the nodes are activated. I make sure the node sees light and the roots are in the moss with the adult leaves sticking out. It is a bit of a hassle finding a place to hang them up but I just use my growth light stand that I use over the Winter time. Additionally it provides the plant with the humidity level needed and due to the ziplock bag not being closed all the way due to the adult leaves it receives airflow.
That is different adding a air pump! At least I have not seen it. Whether it actually speeds propagation up is the video you need to do now.
Even I have never seen this 😑
It definately does. Its also why its recommended to change water often to replenish the oxygen. The air stone lets you skip havingvto change the water as often.
Roots absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Having an air pump keeps the oxygen levels in the water high and which is also why bacteria won't develop soon and you don't need to change the water as frequently as without an air pump. I did some videos where I demonstrated the difference a heat mat makes in speeding up propagation. Not sure if I did one for air pumps. But it's a good idea :)
Perhaps this kind of rich oxygen water is pretty much inside an aquarium
I did this- how long does it take until you start seeing roots? I’m starting to get worried.
So propagate in my tropical fish tank. Got it 👍🏻
Yes, that is an excellent way to propagate. Fish poop serves as fertilizer for plants :)
Nice sharing Sir
So nice of you :)
Nice to see someone use that bubble maker to add air to the water. I’ve thought of this idea but had not tested it yet.
Yes, air pumps are used in hydroponics 🙂 they shorten the propagatiom time and increase chances of successful propagation
@@MrHouseplant thank you for sharing your knowledge I am still quite new to houseplants
Thank you so much for this! I just found a massive monstera waiting for the bin man on the street... It looks healthy, so I will defo try to propagate it this way 🍀
Hi Mirta, you're welcome! Good luck with propagation! 😊
I’m not even joking… the same thing literally happened to me this week. Someone left a neglected giant Monstera out for the bin man… it’s now in my propagation setup.
Nice 👍
thanks for tips keep on uploading
Glad you like it :)
Woooow I have an anthurium propagating in water that I almost unalived and I have a water pump from my mini fountain I’m definitely going to try this 😁
will trimming the arial root so it's shorter before you put cutting in water harm the root/cutting?
Can u explain lil bit on roots , I means what's the concept of them growing without soil , I'm school I was taught soil is primary requirement , but today aroid mix , peda balls , etc what's all that
Used to think you couldn't propagate with a single leaf, but I currently have 3 single leaves that rooted. Didn't know it was possible. No stem, no roots, no nodes. Just a leaf I pulled off and stuck into water. No idea if it will put out new growth, but they rooted.
Right, you can propagate from a node without a leaf. I'm afraid it doesn't work the other way around, with a leaf and a petiole but without a node 😊
I want it!
tqsm
My pleasure :)
Does notching can be done on monstera ?
Don’t need an air pump, more air comes into the water once you add more water!
Hi Jaxon, yes, air comes into the water when you add more water or when you replace it. That's why it's a good idea to regularly replace water. However, with an air pump you have a constant inflow of oxygen, so you don't have to add or replace water as often :)
You can also had hydrogen peroxide to the water for oxygen! :)
I have a bunch of cuttings and they are all rooting very well and growing new leaves. The only problem is the leaves look like they are in shock wilted and curled looking...its been over a month. Will the leaves ever bounce back? And what can i give it to help?
It's hard to say without a photo. Have you checked for pests? Look closely at the topside and underside of the leaves
Do I have to dig up my monstera below the root line? All my stems don't seem to show nodes or aerial roots. I'm afraid to cut it above the soil line anywhere.
Hi, you shouldn't dig up your monstera, but it should have visible leaf nodes above the surface. Maybe you're not sure how to locate a growth node. To find nodes on your plant, find the newest leaves that have appeared. Place your fingers on the stem right next to the new leaf, and then trace the stem backward to where it connects with another stem. That connection point is the node. 😊
I don't see the caption?? I just got an unusual piece of monstera and unsure the best way to go about propagating
Ups, forgot to add the caption. But here is a video with detailed description of the monstera propagation process: th-cam.com/users/shorts6wfofB67nhA
Got this MD clipping and wanna propagate. It has 2 longer aerial roots and one smaller one that’s growing right now.
You think I can propagate straight in soil or should I stick to water prop? I can send pictures if that helps
It depends on how experienced you are with propagation. Water is easier for people with less experience.
Is it okay if i do it in a fishtank? With airpump underneath it? Thanknu for your help
That's what I used to do lol but I would always check the species of plant and fish before hand.
Absolutely. I use the same kind of suction cups that hold the heater to the glass so it stays put. The fish poo is good food for your plants.
You absolutely can propagate from a single leaf. I’ve done it twice.
But damn! Your Monstera is beautiful! What’s your secret?
Thank you! My secret is light, very high amounts of light: www.mrhouseplant.com/blog/how-to-care-for-monstera-deliciosa-plant-detailed-guide/
What you propagated was a single leaf with a node :) A single leaf with a petiole (without a piece of the stem with a node) doesn't have the cells needed to produce new growth.
@@MrHouseplant wow! That’s a detailed log of care. Definitely going to check that out.
In regards to my leaf, the back story was that my baby had fungal rust 😭
So I cut all the leaves off. No nodes, just stem. I took anything with rust and threw it out and the others I put in a vase and waited for them to die. Most of them did. But 2 leaves did something I never expected and about 6 months after cutting them, the spot where I cry then started growing veeeerrry tiny bumps. I thought it was the end and they were going to die but they grew roots. It was totally bizarre and I had no idea how it happened. They were nowhere near the node because I specifically cut them away from the node so I could use the node for other stuff. This was just a cull to get rid of the rust.
Totally unexpected. It’s been about 18 months now and the roots are still small and no other growth from the leaf, just looks like I cut it off the plant.
I never would have believed it if I hadn’t seen it myself. I don’t understand how it’s happened, but there it is. Just a leaf with roots. Lol. I call it my immaculate propagation. 😂
@@MrHouseplant so I did some google-ing and it looks like what I have is a “petiole” propagation. It was completely an accident. And according to ‘plantophiles’ it will never be a full plant. Just a leaf and only a leaf forever. Lol. But I’m fine with that.
@@acemikado7810 Thank you for clarifying. Yes, with certain plants, leaves with petioles can grow roots. I know that gets people excited, but unfortunately, roots don't mean that a leaf will ever grow :) There are many plants that do this - pilea peperomioides is one of them. Before I knew better, I had 10 leaves with petioles in water for a full year! :) And the roots were really long. But for pileas, you need to do a leaf-bud propagation (cut off a tiny piece of the stem/bark with the petiole. That piece of stem will have a dormant bud which can then grow a new leaf :) Fiddle Leaf Figs are another plant where a leaf with a petiole can grow roots, but not a new plant :) But it's still fun experimenting and trying things out :) If by any change you do ever get a leaf, please send me a photo, I would love to post about it
@@MrHouseplant I definitely will send pics if it ever happens.
I was super excited when I saw the roots. I kept waiting for it to die but I never did. I went to change the water one day and I thought there was a worm in the water but it was actually the root. Lol.
Will it propagate easily if I don't ha e the airpump? I'm not worried about the heat mat 'tho because it's plenty hot here so all I'd need to do would be just put it outside.
It will. Monstera is easy to propagate if you take a cutting with an aerial root :)
@@MrHouseplant thank you!!! I'm asking because I found one growing up a huge pole and one of the owners gave me a massive chunk with a whole bunch of aerial roots. I'm thinking of cutting it Ina couple of pieces and then plant them around a moss pole when the roots grow! 😁
@@island_girl lucky 😭 i did find the last monstera at a Walmart and it was outside 😭so it had so much sunburn but I saved that baby. It was HUGE when I found it and only 12 dollars for some reason. I had to buy it lmao
@@aleigha_mm Indeed! Then again, I live on a tropical island so its not too hard to find plants in the wild sometimes if you know where to look. $12 is most definitely a steal! How is it doing?!
Can we see an update on your Mostera?
Hi, James, here's the propagation update: th-cam.com/users/shortsq7LSNdLuahM 😊
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One simple question , will an old plant cutting produce big leaf or from the start like a new plant small leaves ? 😅
Hi Nikhil, that's an excellent question! Larger leaves will have a better predisposition of growing large leaves, however whether that actually happens depends on the amount of light and water the plant is getting. If it's in low light, it's likely to produce a smaller leaf :)
@@MrHouseplant thankyou for replying ♥️🙏🏻
Following step-by-step and I’m noticing black spots on my Monstera stem. Any suggestions?
Where are the black spots, on the stems, on the leaves? It's hard to say much without a photo 🙂
@@MrHouseplant stem
Is there a simpler way?Lol.
I don't have an air pump or heat mat.
The only other factor you can control is light 😊 So find a spot with 5,000+ lux of light or use a grow light. You also don't need to do any of this, but you are drastically reducing the chances of successful propagation 😊
Tips for propagating in soil?
Hi, to have more chances of succesful soil propagation:
1) Increase the warmth of the propagation medium by using a heat mat. Increasing the temperature by a few degrees significantly speeds up propagation. 2) Increasing the amount of light, more light increases photosynthesis and root formation. Either move the cutting to a brighter window or use a grow light. Don’t keep cuttings a few feet away from a window, but right in front of it. And don’t place cuttings behind walls next to a window - but in front of the window 3) Mix the soil with perlite to increase macro pores and the amount of oxygen in it.
Hope this helps 😊
Never ever saw a cutting with an air pump. Seems a good idea though
Hi, it really helps with propagation because an air pump constantly provides fresh oxygen to the water. Roots use oxygen and release carbon dioxide. A constant influx of oxygen increases propagation speed. 😊
What kind of soil do you recomend, and do tou put it straight in the soil after cutting it?
TIA
Disregard, I saw you potting video after I asked the question🙃
Either make your own mix by adding some perlite (kwww.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/perlite-yt/) and bark
(www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/bark-yt/)
or you can use Mother Earth Ground Swell which is excellent straight out of the bag, no need to amend with anything (www.mrhouseplant.com/recommends/mother-earth-soil-yt/) :)
For how long should I leave it in the water? Thanks :)
Hi Malene, the length of time it takes for the cutting to root will depend on many factors and will be different for everyone. For one person a cutting might root in a week. For someone else it might take 2-3 months.
It depends on the amount of light, amount of oxygen in water, water temperature and other factors.
As a general rule of thumb, leave the cutting in water until it grow 2-3 inches of roots. Then you can pot it in soil :)
@@MrHouseplant okay, that makes sense. Thank you so much - from a plant newbie in Denmark🤣🇩🇰
@@Malenekildemark You're welcome Malene :)
@@MrHouseplant what if I want to leave it underwater 😂
@@thanatosor You can :) A lot of houseplants can be grown in water for a long time :) I suggest getting an air pump as oxygen will help keep it alive
Let the wound dry out first.
Is that a fish
No, i don't have fish :)
Can I cut the long aerial roots shorter?
Definitely :)