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title: "Trying to propagate this monstera cutting. Are those white fuzz spots…"
description: "Trying to propagate this monstera cutting. Are those white fuzz spots roots? Any tips, tricks, or advice on propagating monstera cuttings would be greatly…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Bryce"
published: "2025-03-17T01:00:20.045871Z"
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# Trying to propagate this monstera cutting. Are those white fuzz spots…

_Posted by Bryce on 2025-03-17_

Trying to propagate this monstera cutting. Are those white fuzz spots roots? Any tips, tricks, or advice on propagating monstera cuttings would be greatly appreciated.

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## 7 comments

### Sapphire commented on 2025-03-17

(I got this tip from my sister) If a plant takes a long time to callus, put cinnamon on it (yes, cinnamon), it protects against infection, bacteria and pests. I think she said Aloe Vera gel works as well. (My sister said this, ⚠️NO IDEA IF IT WORKS⚠️). For cutting, I personally recommend cutting about 2-3 inches below an intersection where two stalks intersect, near the top of the plant, with the newest leaves.

### Mads commented on 2025-03-17

Monsteras can thrive in water, I would prop using moss and perlite!! Soil causes risk for root rot. I had two albos and one survived in moss and the other died in the soil.

### KJM commented on 2025-03-17

I do not see any roots.

### monster\_maniac commented on 2025-03-17

it looks a but mushy. have u been changing the water regularly? monstera take awhile to groe roots but if u have any pothod add that they help w propagating

### S.R commented on 2025-03-17

It looks to me like you’ve got some root growth about to explode … those crusty looking white spots are the precursor to root growth.

### Terri commented on 2025-03-17

I’ve had a couple of cuttings in water for 3-4! months and I’ve finally got roots on both of them. My suggestion is patience, watch for rot (cut back if it occurs) and changing the water regularly.

### Matilda commented on 2025-03-17

For just stem I would recommend making a moss box rather than directly putting it in water- I’ve had issues with rot doing it that way

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