Monstera is one of the easiest plants to propagate, and a single healthy node can become a whole new plant. This guide works for Monstera deliciosa, adansonii, Albo and Aurea varieties.
Step 1: Find the node
A node is the small brown bump on the stem where a leaf and aerial root grow. A cutting without a node will never grow into a plant, so always include at least one node.
Step 2: Cut with clean tools
Use sharp scissors cleaned with alcohol. Cut about 1 cm below the node. A cutting with one node and one leaf roots fastest.
Step 3: Root in water or moss
- Water: place the node in a clear jar with the leaf above the rim. Change the water every 3 to 5 days.
- Sphagnum moss: keep it damp and place the jar in a clear bag for humidity. This gives stronger roots.
Step 4: Provide light and warmth
Bright, indirect light and 20 to 25 degrees Celsius are ideal. Roots usually appear in 2 to 4 weeks.
Step 5: Pot up
When roots are 3 to 5 cm long, plant in an airy aroid mix with bark and perlite. Keep the soil lightly moist for the first two weeks.
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