An introvert through and through, Cate is fascinated with how our homes can become our inner sanctuaries, soothing our souls and uplifting our wellbeing. Hi there, Hi Shannen, you can but it may take quite a while for new leaves to form. I carefully positioned the cutting so it remained upright. Nothing is growing off of anything else, but I’ve been getting new leaves like crazy this summer! Could you post pictures of the air layering process? Thanks for the helpful info. Is it a good idea to leave the cutting in longer? From the large plant I was able to break it down to five individual pots now. I would place it back in some clean filtered water until you see new root growth and improvement. Do you have any advice? If your plant pot doesn’t have a drainage hole, you can layer up stones, gravel or potting grit at the bottom before adding your soil. I would send a picture to your e mail but I don’t see how to attach from here and I don’t use facebook so I can’t send one there. I actually just wrote a blog post about this! I am worried if I cut my mother plant the will be no future growth on the branch I cut! Thanks! Thank you. I hope that helps! Now the stem is shrinking, but the roots are still healthy looking and the aerial root that is attached to the stem is still solid, not mushy at all. Submerging in water can work but the risk of the stems getting moldy is higher when there are no leaves, so sphagnum is probably best. And who doesn’t love the thought of having little Monsteras around. Nope, it does not hurt the mother plant at all, it actually helps! Thank you for your clear directions and simple pictures. Now I’ve constructed a bamboo frame and am trying to get the stems more upright by stringing them to it with soft twine. The person gave me a cutting with a huge leaf, but I realized after coming home that there is no node on it. The fear stems from the idea that I will either: But Monty was too big. Do you think I used a pot that is too big? Do Monstera’s not like to go into larger pots at first or is that just what you decided?? I know they grow much more rapidly outside and you can definitely try propagating. Trying to save or revive any that I can. It’s been 2 months now and there are no new leaves. I feel good about it, but being such a rare find I figured I’d get as much input as possible! You can definitely try it, but it is definitely not a direct replacement and may not work. Any way to get the leaves bigger? I live in a small place so I have to control his size. A NOTE ON AERIAL ROOTS: as visually weird as they might be, aerial roots on more mature monsteras should really be put to use and either fed back into the soil, into a moss pole, or in a vessel containing water. Good luck! I would fertilize it in a few months once it’s acclimated to the pot. Put the cutting in water or soil and place the container in a warm and brightly lit place. Cuttings like this are very delicate. When is a good time for this leaf with roots to be planted into soil? I kept on searching the net for no nodes but to no avail pls help. A node is essential, an aerial root is fab if you can grab it. Monstera Deliciosa cutting with air roots … A lot of factors could have contributed to it but at this point, make sure it’s in well draining soil with lots of perlite and orchid bark. Hi Jackson, the method I describe is considered a type of air layering, but yes, the method you mention definitely is. I have never propagated a monsterra before and I am a little nervous… I have one branch growing out quite rapidly but it already has quite long roots.. almost a foot, which seems a little difficult to put in a jar with water. Monstera deliciosa is a climber in its natural habitat, using its aerial roots to cling to large trees, so you should provide it with moss-covered support sticks or a trellis. I would definitely wait to propagate it until it has healthy growth. Commonly, Monstera is spread by stem cuttings.Monstera deliciosa or Swiss cheese plant cuttings are easy to root.For cuttings, you can root them first in water. You can always try a rig with twist ties, get a taller jar (like I did) or lean the plant on the jar lip to keep it centered. Jo. Any tips and advice would be great! I notice as Monty becomes older, more aerial roots form rater than in-ground roots. Are they like Pothos where they grow a new “branch” right at the node before the cut? Thank you for your observations! You can do this all year but it … It is too big to stick in water. Too-large pots are very dangerous, leading to over-watering and general unpleasantness since Monsteras prefer to have many of their root aerial, not smothered under soil. There are a couple ways you can propagate a Monstera deliciosa, also called a Swiss Cheese Plant. Hi Christine! Feel free to post them on leafandpaw’s facebook page and I’d be happy to offer more help! Hi! Thank you. Feel free to reach out on facebook if you need help or want to send pics. Some leaves turning yellow now. It takes some time, but you’ll see them soon! Hi Diana! I recently planted a well-rooted leaf (approx 2 months ago). Will the cutting root if I snip off a bit of the aerial root to fit it in a glass jar? In most of the pictures I see of Monsteras the plant looks to be growing up as more of a bushy plant, vs this one that has one long stem with leaves coming off of it in many spots. I decided it was time to give him a hair cut, thus began my Pinterest search for tips on propogating (because who wouldn’t want more Montys running around!!!!). I would need to see a photo – that would definitely help me see if there’s a chance of propagation. I see you recommend putting cuttings in water before potting up. Air layering is another method for propagating Monstera deliciosa. Did I ruin it!? I would place that guy in water for a while though, you’ll want to see nice root development before you plant. Hi Catie, I’ve heard it can work, but it takes a very long time, much longer than if a leaf were attached. I’ve found 3 neglected monsteras in my garden. Honestly I’m not sure what the plant is but by looking at pictures on the internet I’m pretty sure it’s a monstera. Hi, I’m sitting here in tears, drowning my guilt with a glass of wine after cutting “Groot” while my mom continues to laugh at me for being a wimp. Either way it sounds like a healthy little guy! Leaves turning yellow isn’t uncommon in Monsteras, but if the stems are yellowing you make be overwatering or it may not be happy. Your story telling is brilliant and had me laughing and learning at the same time. Air layering is done on stems still connected to the plant, you shouldn’t cut an air layer cutting until the roots completely form. Hi Catherine! I’d love to post a pic, but I don’t see an option on the site! 2. Plants, including the Monstera genus, are very prolific and will grow back even from a small trimming. This article is golden! Now I’ve just got to cross my fingers that this one survives and thrives, just like the mummy plant. It should finish in just about a month. I cut all the mushy roots , brushed it with soap and water, then hydrogen peroxide, put it back in filtered water. Using clean scissors or plant shears, make the cut below one of those nodes. Will it eventually bring new leaves where you cut it? Did that stem grow back? How do I know where to cut off the leaf if I cannot see many arial roots? I cleaned and filled a glass jar (no lid needed) halfway with room temperature, filtered water (chlorine is not good eats for young plants). I’m just trying to learn ahead. Taking a plant with very moist soil on the roots wrapped in plastic will survive or a cutting with damp paper towels over the node will work too. The aerial root by the node where I want to make a cut is rather long. Hi Gisela – first, be sure to monitor your dog for future plant consumption as monsteras are considered toxic to pets and can cause intestinal issues. I have a plant where there is only two places where new leaves grow so I’m afraid that then I propagate it will now only have one place where new leaves will grow. Is it overwatered? I know a lot of people have trouble finding Monsteras, so I often recommend just purchasing a small or medium-size plant over the internet to get them started. If there is any stem on the original plant, I would leave it in the soil too, it may grow some leaves. Air layering involves forcing roots to develop on the mother plant, then you can snip the stem off. Some cuttings, for some reason, take forever. It indeed was rotting and i had to remove most/all of the rot and repot in fresh soil again. Spanish moss is part of the air plant family and will not hold moisture or function like sphagnum moss (which is an actual moss) will. It’s really struggling and only had 3 leaves despite being 2 years old and I’ve place the broken off leave stem in water, but there is no node. Feel free to send pics to my facebook page too! This little nub is key and will be the ONLY way you can propagate as it turns into a root. Haema1120 Feb 28, 2019 5:56 AM … It might not be over, I would just go ahead and propagate as you intended. Also be sure the cutting is in a warm location – that’s key. You can post one on Leaf and Paw’s facebook page and I’d be happy to take a look! Hi, A cutting without any leaves does not have a high chance of survival. Thank you so much! Hi! Hi! I have had it for a couple of years but it only has five leaves, as each time it grows a leaf the oldest leaf yellows and dies. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Thanks! As far as planting, I potted him in clean moist soil (see the shop page for the soil I like to use) and I used whatever I could to keep him upright – like a stick and twist ties. It also enjoys a moist, well-drained soil. And I know wandering jews can be considered toxic, but I reached out to Cornell University and they confirmed it is safe for pets, it just can’t be consumed in excess. Either way will work, it just depends on what you are comfortable with. Hi! I’m happy to send you some suggestions! Early in the year in March I started with this plant that was dead and kicked around in a yard for 2 yrs and I took off and grew greeeeeat. If it is just a stem it will look nice in water in a vase, but it will not grow roots. Thanks, Carol. Lisa. I have an indoor monstera that looks like Monty. And once you have success with one plant, it’s oh so addictive! I’ve managed to propagate a menstera and it’s doing well but there is only one leaf and it just grows bigger and badder but with no new leaves. Some Monstera lovers have reported growing indoor aerial roots that were over three feet long. Monstera aerial roots are a part of the Monstera plant. I have a question about the Monstera that I can’t find anywhere on the internet. It does, an offshoot will spurt out of the same branch, just not directly out of the cut area. If there was no node, you may not have any luck. Any suggestions will help greatly. It hasn’t done anything in months now and I’m wondering if it has given up altogether? Hi Adelaide! Thanks for this article! Cut a small notch about one third of the stem's width, just below that root. Hi Ruth, that’s great! I made a cutting of my main monstera plant on July 2. I would definitely wait until you have a large-ish plant before you start propagating. Hi, thanks for a great article! . HI Sammi, I would just repot it! I have had one of these guys in my garden outside for over 2 years now it’s under the pagola and has shadcloth also but it starting growing sideways from the beginning and has never really taken off. He cut it at the base where two stems were growing but there is no node. But in my experience any plant I’ve had in a pot without a hole hasn’t lasted very well…. I added 4 in a large pot and 1 in a 6 in pot. Monsteras really do like lots of light (contrary to what a lot of other sites say) and they do do best when turned every month or so too. The Monstera plant has aerial origins as well as big-hearted-like leatherlike fallen leaves that resemble a heart. I recommend general potting mix mixed equally with perlite and orchid bark. What should the roots look like when it’s ready to be potted? I have a monstera growing vertically with single thick stem. Hi Marie! Does my description make sense? Either way you should be able to save the pieces you have. Hi! Can a cutting survive that long without water or soil? This is very sad, my 1st time. Please assist. Sounds just like my crazy cheese plant who is also taking over my living room, I want to snip off a leaf (a friend bit the end off, don’t ask) so it’s half a brown leaf now, if I’m not planning to propagate does it matter where I just the stem? You can also add some water to the saucer to allow the roots to collect it from there or mist it every now and then to keep the leaves healthy and shiny. This allowed me (to attempt) to make him the shape I wanted. We have coldish (0 F), dry winters and dryish summers, and it can get really hot in the sun. Hi Kate, Instead, find a point on the stem where there are 1 – 3 leaves, a node, and an aerial root. I was determined to not have this happen to Monty Jr. Can this plant be propagated by a cut off leaf and put in water? Hi Anastasia, However…. I’m propagating a Monsterra from a single node with a leaf but the leaf seems to be slowly dying off. We bought a Monstera Delicious like a month ago. Two branches have what look like nearly a DOZEN aerial roots, and another has one giant aerial root, but it’s partly embedded in the tree, and I’m worried I’ll kill it if I slice into it. You can try to do the water propagation method but it’s very difficult to keep the wetstick moist without submerging the whole thing. If cut correctly, you should see growth almost immediately (as in a week or so) on the mother plant, and if the cut was a few months ago and there is nothing, something may be been cut wrong. Hello Please help. Also, is it best to propagate this in water, or just plant it straight away? New roots will be white. grew some chunky white roots too. You’re welcome Anna! With these tiny strings of roots that are now left after everything else has died off. I pulled it out and continued woth my plan to put it in a jar with water. Thanksss! For those asking about toxicity with pets – aroids are much less toxic than many websites have led people to believe.. the calcium occalate crystals in monstera and other aroids can indeed cause discomfort in the mouth of animals/humans and could possibly make them throw up if they ate/digested a significant amount but they would have to actually consume almost an entire plant, not just chew on it, for it to cause any serious problems.. and like I said before, the crystals cause discomfort in the mouth and do not taste good, so your pet would have to be massochistic to continue munching on a plant that wasn’t tastey and made their mouth hurt. I purchased a stem cutting that was very small, about an inch. Any idea how I can encourage him to grow bushier? Does the soil have drainage? You need to have a node and/or a root present for propagation to happen and be successful. Below is a new node developing on Monty Jr – it doesn’t take long! Hi Carol, new leaves are a good sign, and sometimes cuttings take a very long time. Thanks so much for your informative post! Hi Laurie! If you want to take it out still, yes, be careful removing the entire plant and roots. Maybe I should just replant and be done with it. You can plant it any day at this point. She lives far away and I will not be able to do it again. Hi Anastasia, refreshing to find your page on these beautiful plants. Mine is brown too, I’m a bit worry. Hello!! Thank you for this post! Propagating monstera deliciosa cuttings in soil. Mine are in an east window so they get a decent amount of sunlight a day. Now is 8 feet tall and a little wild despite regular prunings. Hi Zoe, for the most part, yes it’s fine, but you may want to remove any very brown or dried leaves. Moved plant thinking maybe it got a hot shot of sun, now omg. You should still be fine. I just started my first propagation journey just over a month ago. Hi Carl, I find rooting in water then transferring into soil yields a healthy plant. That’s amazing! Yes it does! Hi Margo, is the leaf going yellow or the stem? Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Hi is the node you’re talking about the couple cm long little black bit sticking out in your pictures? There are a lot of aerial roots and 4 big leaves on the top. A friend gave me a monstera cutting on Christmas. Hi Joy, monsteras do not like harsh, direct sunlight so that can definitely be the problem. They are developing new roots, but they’re thick almost like the aerial roots. Thanks for reading and congrats! Feel free to send photos to L&P’s Facebook page of you need more help! Thanks! You can also definitely continue to grow the Monstera in water, but eventually the roots will become too large and it will need to be transferred to soil. The upper and lower part of the node is also looking soft and brownish. My question is, how do I know when the cuttings are rooted enough to be transferred to soil? It’s so happy and roots are coming out everywhere! I read that they are toxic. This was a bit of both, but yes Monty has multiple stems which makes staking or using a moss pole difficult. I hope that makes sense – let me know if you need more clarification. It does take some time on these new plants, usually a few months. Any thoughts? The monstera originates from the tropical rainforests of Mexico – they like bright, indirect sunlight and can tolerate average temperatures between 18-25C. Required fields are marked *. I hope you check back often for lots of helpful hints. Good luck! Hi Lani, You can propagate it again in the same spot or on the old stem, just be sure the existing root or node is healthy and plump and there are at least three leaves that will be on the new cutting. Hi! Your privacy is important to me, please refer to my privacy policy here. Hi! I have been propagating Monsteras for a little while now and am loving both the cuttings in the glass and my already potted rooted plants. Fingers crossed! Can you tell me what is the plant with the purple leaves from the picture you posted above called? Pick a nice planter that’s a tad bit bigger than the circumference of the root ball and use good quality indoor plant soil. All seemed well until about 2 weeks ago, the leaf started to yellow. should i take it out of the soil and out it back in water? Hi thanks for the post. Just a leaf and stem. It isn’t dying but it isn’t getting roots either. Hi there, The plant I cut has suddenly gone crazy and I am literally watching it grow an inch a week. I’ve had poor track record with keeping plants alive but one I’ve found pretty fool hardy for the less than green fingered is the monstera deliciosa. -A single leaf without a node or root will not propagate, the cutting must have a pre-existing root/node in order to grow more. Inspiration worth following: four Instagrammers to follow, Grazia magazine, April 2019 Photos might help the best for this, so feel free to send me pics on facebook! I am super worried. As they mature I found they grow much quicker. As far as new leaves, monsteras pump out leaves slower is they have less pre-existing leaves, so I would expect to see a new one soon, but it will probably take time. And i noticed there a few tiny worm crawling in the soil. The first new leaves had many holes in them, but now all the new leafs are just plain leaves without holes. I would definitely repot. Hi Bunny! Thanks! Hello Monty’s mom. They are 2.5 weeks into the process. New leaves have unfurled at the tips, all old leaf branches that were trimmed are dying off and leaving giant bull’s eyes on the trunks. My friend has a monstera, and when I asked for a cutting he gave me a piece of the root! Thanks. I wish I could attach a picture. Thank you so much! There is 1 plant that has 2 big leaves growing from the same point (stem?) It was one long ‘vine’ with a few leaves here and there. Would it stress the plants too much if I repotted them again now? I change the water every 5 or so days and it is spring time in Australia so I thought it might have grown a root by now! I would repot first, then once he is acclimated to his new house, you should be able to propagate. I’ve been reading that I should stake it but I would prefer to just keep it bushy rather than grow taller. But I don’t know if this is an appropriate living environment for a monstera. I’m in need of some advise too. I have both of mine at work and they both get a lot of indirect bright light from a south facing window. Hi read Danas post about a variegated Monstera don’t know if this is appropriate or not, if you or her get any starts I would be interested in buying one. There’s no harm in trying, Robert. The stem is supported around a coconut fiber pole. Hi Branka! Look your monstera over and find the node. Usually there is a stem that produces two leaves and at the base of that stem is the node – you’ll want to cut below that. It will take a few weeks for the first shoots to come out. Hi Abby! There were too stems sort of loose so I grabbed those to take home in hopes they could grow some roots. You can cut off the brown leaf if you haven’t already. Very interesting article. Hi! Hi! Either way, the key is to keep the node or roots moist during the trip. My question is why is my plant leaning towards one side? I have a monstera with several stems and is growing all kinds of new leaves. It will look pretty in a vase though! I had a cutting in water for about 6 months and the leaves grew very slowly but the roots blew up. In the meantime, a monstera in a vase makes a beautiful display – I didn’t need to buy fresh flowers for months! I also wanted to add to your comment about the wandering Jew plant. I put it in water but now after reading online I am super afraid it won’t do anything, and I am not sure I can ask for another one…. Hi Emily – you are too lucky to live in a place with wild monsteras! Chaos ensued, and stems grew awkwardly horizontal. When I got back, the root is much longer, plus another root has formed, plus a million of the tiny white roots are coming off the original root, PLUS a new leaf is unfurling. , So glad I can help out and thanks so much for reading, Delaney! In a month or two you should start to see some roots. Hi Jordana – what you can do is do the type of air layering I mention and put a bundle of moss around a node to encourage root development. In lots, but not all instances, these nodes eventually grow into aerial roots, which is what the plant uses to attach to and climb vertical surfaces. You mentioned it that winter time will probably don’t works but here in Italy we are in south we have nice weather always sunny just nice not so cold.. Sign #1 That It Is Time To Stake Your Monstera: Aerial Roots . Did I miss out on the aerial root? It will continue to grow and might look funny for a while, but it will fill out eventually. Good luck! Thanks so much. Hi Sharon, I’m so sorry! Then water, and repeat this process for a few weeks until you get the hang of its watering schedule. Can you help? Each has several air roots. Move the plant to a larger container or prune off some of the longer aerial roots with a pair of sharp shears. Hello to Monty’s Mum! -All philodendrons are toxic, but I have not had any worries about my cats eating them. Give the plant a water and voilá you’re done! Just a leaf with a stem will not produce roots, it has to have a node. It’s really for larger, woody plants with chunky stems like fiddle leaf figs and rubber tress, but it works for monsteras too. Thanks for your advice! Monstera Propagation: Three Methods Method 1: Monstera Propagation Via Stem Cuttings. But, if they are just the stems (no nub or ariel root) will that even be possible? Hi Esther! Hope that helps! That’s amazing! Do monsteras only grow one leaf at a time or is there a way to encourage more growth? A black or brown node is normal – what’s not normal is a mushy one. Hope that helps! Good luck! The water turns brown after 1 or 2 days, I can’t keep up with changing it. I would like to leave the monstera in the water permanently after I’ve successfully propagated. The parent was getting wild-looking due to the stems spreading and the new leaves shooting up in all sorts of directions and then the leaves started getting really small! Don’t root them in water unless you are going to grow it in water. Propagating may give you a bushier look but it’s totally depending of the monstera you have, but generally propagating almost ways helps force new growth. I’m wondering if I’ll be able to propagate a leaf that came off while I was repotting my monstera today? Can I cut it below the stem and with the long aerial root? *parents* sigh. And there we go – I couldn’t believe how easy it was to propagate a monstera plant! Thanks again. Do you know how long it would take for a new leaf to grow once the cutting is potted? You want moist but not dry or sopping soil. Hi Samantha, all hope may not be lost! Both mini Montys are happier than ever. Can you cut Monstera air roots off? The stem is almost 2″ in diameter. If it’s an older monstera the yellowing is normal, but there should be healthy growth starting. Should I cut it off or will a new leaf ever grow back? Caro and Rose from my favourite book ‘The House of Plants’ suggest using a compost with coir to retain moisture and rock dust and worm castings for essential minerals. You have all the same requirements for where to take the cutting off a plant. I recommend getting a moisture meter so you don’t overwater, which can kill a young plant. Most often the plant can be grown as a container plant indoors and performs well when grown on poles or in baskets. She set up her blog in 2011, sharing simple design for everyday living. The spot where you eventually do the cutting ends up producing and off-shoot stem, which then grow leaves. I would get a moisture meter to test for soil dryness and definitely move him to a cooler place if possible. Any advise? I hope that helps and feel free to send a photo to L&P’s facebook – that might help me get a better idea too. I currently have a monstera adasonii with no leaves, just a trunk and a few roots. I have a single stem probably over 2″ in diameter with a height of almost 8′. So I live in Christchurch,New Zealand but grew up in Cali for a number of years with monstera’s all around me. Ideally you want to cut a centimeter or two below a node. And it looks beautiful where it is in the vase. I hope this makes sense . I talk a bit about why I keep Monsteras in my home with cats. Hi!! 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