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title: "Hello! I’ve had this monstera planted in water for just over a year…"
description: "Hello! I’ve had this monstera planted in water for just over a year now and noticed it’s trying to sprout a new leaf! Now I’m tempted to put it in soil but I’m…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "clairesmaria"
published: "2023-08-30T20:03:24.372Z"
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# Hello! I’ve had this monstera planted in water for just over a year…

_Posted by clairesmaria on 2023-08-30_

Hello! I’ve had this monstera planted in water for just over a year now and noticed it’s trying to sprout a new leaf! Now I’m tempted to put it in soil but I’m not sure if I should because it’s been in water for so long. Any suggestions?

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## 3 comments

### Brooklyn commented on 2023-08-31

It would be a bit harder to get it acclimated in soil. You will have to keep it constantly moist which could possibly cause root rot. I think it looks prettier in water cause you can see everything!

#### Liv replied on 2023-08-31

I agree I love my hydroponic plants!! Maybe some fertilizer that’s safe for hydro plants could help provide some nutrients that soil would!🫶🏻

### Sunny commented on 2023-08-31

Putting it in soil is not an issue. You just need the right size pot to allow room for the roots to grow. I kept a Queen of the Night leaf in water for over 20 years and it’s now 5 feet wide in soil.

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