Hey all, took this cutting from the biggest monstera I’ve ever seen, will this propagate? I tried to cut below a node for this, how long should I let roots get before I transfer to soil if I prop in water to start with, shoukd i even start with water at all??!? Any advice on a prop this big would be so appreciated, I’ve only ever successfully propped pothoses so I’m in need of advice!!
Thanks!!
by NoNewspaper9016
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Let the bottom callous over for a few days. Then put it in water and with my monstera cutting which was a similar size, I waited until I had quite a few roots which were all at least 8 inches (20cm) before putting into soil. Roots took maybe 1-2 months to develop in water (it’s been a while, can’t remember exactly). Once in soil, you’ll want to keep the soil super moist for the first week or two to ensure a smooth transition from the water.
I put mine in a large glass mason jar woth water and let them do their thing with indirect sunlight, and poof. Youve got roots
Water only till the inside v shape between the two touches the water
I’ve propagated someone with similar size in water and other one bigger in soil. I personally don’t let it callous and put it directly in water in a well-lit place with direct sunlight. Change the the water every 2 weeks or so.
In like 8-10 weeks it’ll have enough roots to transplant it to soil. The first days the soil has to be very wet to avoid stress the plant.
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I had mine for 4 months probably in water before put it in soil.
I shoved mine in some dirt in a pot just about an inch larger than the stem and kept it nice and moist