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title: "I recently (Saturday) propagated my monstera and the cutting is all…"
description: "I recently (Saturday) propagated my monstera and the cutting is all droopy. Is this normal?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/8hk8tfXrblbdXUc3aQDVZx"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Oksana 🥎🍦🌱"
published: "2025-05-06T19:43:51.414159Z"
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# I recently (Saturday) propagated my monstera and the cutting is all…

_Posted by Oksana 🥎🍦🌱 on 2025-05-06_

I recently (Saturday) propagated my monstera and the cutting is all droopy. Is this normal?

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## 4 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-05-06

You should water the mother/explant the day before cutting. Since a prop has no way yet to intake water as efficiently until it starts rooting.

### zollol commented on 2025-05-06

Try misting her. Dont blast her with direct sunlight. Give her time.

#### Oksana 🥎🍦🌱 replied on 2025-05-06

So putting on a shelf about 7-8 feet away from a window is best?

#### zollol replied on 2025-05-06

as long as it gets some sun throughout the day, yes. You just cant put it in a direct sunbeam.

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