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title: "Should this be propagated in water? Monstera Variegeta cutting, I…"
description: "Should this be propagated in water? Monstera Variegeta cutting, I estimate ~ 8 inches in length. Taken from a much larger plant that lives outside on my oak…"
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published: "2025-04-27T16:15:57.028831Z"
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# Should this be propagated in water? Monstera Variegeta cutting, I…

_Posted by plantgeek on 2025-04-27_

Should this be propagated in water? Monstera Variegeta cutting, I estimate ~ 8 inches in length. Taken from a much larger plant that lives outside on my oak tree.

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## 5 comments

### Plantsmybeloved commented on 2025-04-27

Water propagation would probably work, but perlite or moss might be a better alternative, as I tend to find variegated plants rot in water sometimes

#### plantgeek replied on 2025-04-27

i have it in a jar along with pothos in the hopes the pothos' rooting hormones can speed up the process. i unfortunately do not have perlite

#### Ashlynn replied on 2025-04-28

Perfect! She should thrive!

#### Ashlynn replied on 2025-04-28

Make sure it gets a good amount of light

#### plantgeek replied on 2025-04-28

i have her right in front of my window. i catch the sunset every day, so i hope that's enough

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