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title: "Today I saw a swiss cheese monstera at my doctor's office. I begged…"
description: "Today I saw a swiss cheese monstera at my doctor's office. I begged for a clipping she told me take the longest ones and cut them off because she was about to…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Melanie"
published: "2025-06-07T02:47:49.841103Z"
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# Today I saw a swiss cheese monstera at my doctor's office. I begged…

_Posted by Melanie on 2025-06-07_

Today I saw a swiss cheese monstera at my doctor's office. I begged for a clipping she told me take the longest ones and cut them off because she was about to cut them off anyway! I have 3 long stems rooting in water. Will this work? I've never had a monstera, actually stopped myself because I don't have room for a huge plant. But now I have one, so now what? Lol

## 3 comments

### Dory commented on 2025-06-07

Yes! Monstera actually do well in water

#### Melanie replied on 2025-06-07

After it grows roots should I put those hig brown balls in there? Lecca? Can't remember what they're called lol

#### Dory replied on 2025-06-08

LECA. Light expanded clay. Yes I’m in the process of switching to leca for several and you can use it as a soil topper to help prevent fungus gnats

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