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title: "Hi all! I recently got 2 monstera cuttings. 1 mini one (in the little…"
description: "Hi all! I recently got 2 monstera cuttings. 1 mini one (in the little jar) and 1 bigger one. They are my first monsteras. They look kinda sad to me but I’m no…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "AztecTheGreat"
published: "2026-02-02T02:05:32.803231Z"
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# Hi all! I recently got 2 monstera cuttings. 1 mini one (in the little…

_Posted by AztecTheGreat on 2026-02-02_

Hi all! I recently got 2 monstera cuttings. 1 mini one (in the little jar) and 1 bigger one. They are my first monsteras. They look kinda sad to me but I’m no expert. Any and all tips are appreciated!

Right now I have them sitting in water. I don’t change the water out, I just top it up whenever the app tells me to. Are they easier to take care of in dirt?

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## 7 comments

### Maurine commented on 2026-02-02

My grandmother and her grandmother before her strongly trusted in ‘the trimming technique’ all you have to do is keep taking your plant out of the pot and when you do so cut one root off. This should be done twice a month and your monstera should be looking absolutely lush x

#### Jneyman replied on 2026-02-02

I’ve never heard of this technique before. I’m intrigued! Wouldn’t removing it and trimming roots so frequently distress the plant?

### Maurine commented on 2026-02-02

You would be surprised it worked a charm for my grandmother! You need to trust the process xx

#### AztecTheGreat replied on 2026-02-02

I’m excited to try it! Thank you! :)

### Maurine commented on 2026-02-02

It was even used in ancient times when crops production was significantly low during droughts.

### Karen (plant mom) commented on 2026-02-02

Sounds fascinating! I am willing to experiment as my friend donated me a few monstera babies which need help growing. Thankyou for the advice! Can’t wait to see the results!

### Karen (plant mom) commented on 2026-02-02

I just asked chat gTp and he said that root pruning is an actual thing and can stimulate the growth! Thankyou 🌱

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