So, it’s been 1.5 years since I got a cutting from a friend! The cutting on my had two leaves, and water propagated it during January 2024! It took roughly 3months for it to gain considerable roots, and the real journey began! Now, I have my first inner-hole fenestration! I was so excited to see the first fenestration, but so more excited when I saw an inner hole fenestration recently!! 😃 But throughout my journey, here are some tips for others (especially for those who are new to plants)! 1. Slowly increase the sunlight!! I stated with indirect light and now my monstera takes full-direct-west-facing light! Yeah, it doesn’t burn (and it’s summer!)! 2. Make sure to keep the pot small! As in, the roots should be pretty snug in the pot! I used a 6” pot for an entire year before repotting to a 10” pot! I guess, the size does kinda depend on the size of the stake you have… Anyway, the alleged science is that the plant will focus on making leaves than growing roots! 3. A grow light can help! Especially, if the place you have doesn’t have sufficient light! 4. Water your plant when it’s dry! This is so common advice, but it’s easy to fall off a routine over months or years. 5. Fertilize during growing seasons!! And don’t expect growth during winter; the plant goes dormant! Nothing is wrong! If anyone wants more details about each step of the journey, then I can share a video! It goes through my process in good detail! :)
