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title: "This is my first time propagating a Monstera deliciosa, and I’m…"
description: "This is my first time propagating a Monstera deliciosa, and I’m starting to worry that the droopy leaves mean something’s off. It’s currently in distilled…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Sharon"
published: "2025-07-11T00:09:30.482799Z"
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# This is my first time propagating a Monstera deliciosa, and I’m…

_Posted by Sharon on 2025-07-11_

This is my first time propagating a Monstera deliciosa, and I’m starting to worry that the droopy leaves mean something’s off. It’s currently in distilled water, under a grow light, with some humidity. Any tips on how I can improve the propagation process?

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## 2 comments

### Josie's Jungle commented on 2025-07-11

Have you tried adding any nutrients to the water? Distilled water may be devoid of any minerals/nutrients to keep it perky. I’ve chopped up and dumped many monstera props in tap water and they’ve all done pretty well transitioning to planting…

### Nik commented on 2025-07-11

I have propagated all mine using tap water that’s switched out weekly so it continually has new nutrients, maybe the distilled isn’t giving it enough food?

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