Propagate Monstera In Water Or Soil

Here s a basic overview of how to use the air layering technique to propagate a monstera deliciosa.

Propagate monstera in water or soil. Find the spot you d take a cutting from if you were using the previous two propagation. Keep it in a warm bright location out of direct sunlight and wait until roots grow and develop to about 1 3 inches long. If you have a fancy system that circulates the water they recommend 2 3 teaspoons per gallon. You can plant your cutting in soil now and continue to keep the plant moist but not sopping wet for a few weeks.

Our favorite methods to propagate monstera deliciosa are to either use sphagnum moss or water. Assemble the hardware you ll need some sphagnum moss note. You probably already have plastic wrap and something to tie it off with in your home. This fertilizer can be used for hydroponics for watering your soil and also for foliar feeding.

The cut vine should be. The cutting should be kept in an airtight bag to prevent moisture escape. Take a stem cutting from the plant that has several nodes or leaves and place the cut end of the stem. Below are the steps to aid the efficient propagation of monstera adansonii.

Place the cutting in water so it can develop roots. Additional methods to propagate your monstera deliciosa are to either put your cutting into the soil directly or by using a different medium such as sphagnum moss or perlite. Place the cutting in your propagation jar and fill with fresh water. Some aerial roots are helpful but not essential.

The nodes are brownish circular rings on the stem from where a leaf used to be. Take a stem cutting choose a stem cutting with several nodes or leaves. On the plant wrap the node any roots and the. If your monstera is in a smaller pot let at least the top inch of the soil dry out before watering again.

Never let this plant sit in water otherwise it can easily rot. A monstera deliciosa plant sharp scissors a pot of soil or water. For hydroponic growing the label recommends using 1 teaspoon of dyna gro grow to a gallon of water for non recirculating systems. On the other hand try not and let the potting mix completely dry out if you can help it.

This is the junction. Propagating monstera adansonii cuttings in soil. Do not use dyed moss it will get all over your. Cut off a vine with two nodes place the cut vine into a glass filled with water to assist the sprouting of the tender root.

Propagating monstera in water finding the node. Be patient this can take anywhere from 2 6 weeks or in some cases months. Go ahead and make an incision cut on the monstera stem include the node or nub that will be your aerial.