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title: "I propagated a monstera deliciosa and I’m seeing two areas with root…"
description: "I propagated a monstera deliciosa and I’m seeing two areas with root growth! Only the top one has an aerial root and the bottom one doesn’t, could I cut it and…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Shila"
published: "2024-05-27T20:03:12.715999Z"
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# I propagated a monstera deliciosa and I’m seeing two areas with root…

_Posted by Shila on 2024-05-27_

I propagated a monstera deliciosa and I’m seeing two areas with root growth! Only the top one has an aerial root and the bottom one doesn’t, could I cut it and grow another plant with just the bottom roots or do I need that aerial root above?

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## 4 comments

### ila commented on 2024-05-27

i don’t have experience with this species of monstera but i’m guessing you could cut the stem with the aerial root and let both pieces callous. i would probably put the piece with the aerial root back in water so it can grow some more roots before potting up. good luck!

#### Shila replied on 2024-05-28

That makes sense, thank you!!

### Smallbeetoes commented on 2024-05-27

You should try it! It wouldn't harm the larger part and you might get another plant!

#### Shila replied on 2024-05-28

Ah you’re so right, thank you!!

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