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title: "First time owner of a monstera here! Somebody gave me this cutting…"
description: "First time owner of a monstera here! Somebody gave me this cutting which is currently in water. Will a 6” pot be ok? I’m going to buy a moss pole, which was…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Jessie Stratton Zhou"
published: "2023-09-18T18:16:42.507Z"
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# First time owner of a monstera here! Somebody gave me this cutting…

_Geplaatst door Jessie Stratton Zhou op 2023-09-18_

First time owner of a monstera here! Somebody gave me this cutting which is currently in water.

Will a 6” pot be ok? I’m going to buy a moss pole, which was recommended. What’s the best soil to use? Thanks!!

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## 4 reacties

### Plant Father reageerde op 2023-09-18

for all my epiphytes (including monstera) i use a 1:1:1 blend of potting soil (or coco coir amended with earthworm castings), perlite (rinsed to remove the dust), and fir bark chips, which are sold as “orchid bark” commercially

### Jessie Stratton Zhou reageerde op 2023-09-18

Thank you! I have orchid bark already, and can pick up perlite easily. Is the potting soil a tropical blend or standard that you’re mixing? And you mix it up when you pot the plant, instead of layering? Thank you so much!

#### Plant Father antwoordde op 2023-09-18

i use standard potting soil and mix all the ingredients in a large container so it can be scooped into the pot easily. also since your monstera is living in water right now, it’s important to keep the soil media moist for a few days, and slowly decrease watering to help it acclimate and increase its drought tolerance

#### Jessie Stratton Zhou antwoordde op 2023-09-18

Really helpful thank you so much!

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