Preston
Hello, does anyone have any advice on how to propagate this Monstera Deliciosa? I have put it in water already, but are there any other steps I can take to prevent any problems like rotting?
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mothmanstolemyvapeYou don’t want a ton of extra stem around the node. Only about a 1/4 inch on either side of the node. These guys look a little long to me. If you really want to make sure it’s good you can dry them off and dip the ends in a bit of melted wax. I use an unscented tea light candle but whatever candles you have will work.
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LiciTheeSunshyneLadymake sure you let the cutting dry for overnight before you place them in water, that’s what usually prevents rot. I am propagating a cutting of this plant successfully for the first time & in dipped it in take root before placing it in a vase, the roots have been developing well!
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EmilyI know a lot of people will say to let it dry before putting it in water, but I never have and have never had an issue, maybe I just got lucky everytime! But drying it out also helps prevent rot, but you don’t need to. Usually when I put my cuttings in water I don’t change the water for 2 weeks and every one of my propagations have been successful, good luck!!
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Thank you everyone!
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Mine took about 2 months in water before the roots started to grow so you may need to be patient! But once the roots start they grow at a decent rate (at least in my experience)
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Thanks!
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