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title: "I am planning to propagate my big monstera. It just popped out a new…"
description: "I am planning to propagate my big monstera. It just popped out a new leaf a few days ago. How long should I wait before chopping it? Thanks!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/g4WVaAF9rFm91sKJYjRFmb"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Planta member"
published: "2025-02-17T21:28:49.371407Z"
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# I am planning to propagate my big monstera. It just popped out a new…

_Posted by Planta member on 2025-02-17_

I am planning to propagate my big monstera. It just popped out a new leaf a few days ago. How long should I wait before chopping it? Thanks!

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## 1 comment

### KJM commented on 2025-02-17

I don't think you have to wait at all. Unless you wait until the weather warms up..

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