--- title: "I have an albo top cutting on the way and I’m looking for any advice.…" description: "I have an albo top cutting on the way and I’m looking for any advice. I plan on water propagating with a bubbler but I’m nervous! How do I know when to plant…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/ZjvxfeNKSAG1Ihe_Xiktig?language=ko" community: "Monstera Maniacs" author: "Tb.plantydog" published: "2024-06-17T08:55:15.617483Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/monsteraManiacs.jpg" --- [커뮤니티](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=ko) / [Monstera Maniacs](https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA.md?language=ko) # I have an albo top cutting on the way and I’m looking for any advice.… _Tb.plantydog님이 2024-06-17에 게시함_ I have an albo top cutting on the way and I’m looking for any advice. I plan on water propagating with a bubbler but I’m nervous! How do I know when to plant it? Any recommendations on the substrate? ## 7개의 댓글 ### Kysh님이 2024-06-17에 댓글을 남겼어요. I did the same when I got my monstera cutting. You just keep an eye on the roots, when you feel there are enough for them to move you plant them. I’d PERSONALLY suggest tropical soil, miracle grow has some, that’s what I planted my monstera in and she’s doing great ### Mullein님이 2024-06-17에 댓글을 남겼어요. A bubbler is a great addition to growing in water! Do you know if your cutting will have a starter root? #### Tb.plantydog님이 2024-06-17에 답변했습니다. I believe it will have aerial an root(s), not entirely sure though ### Hay Hay님이 2024-06-19에 댓글을 남겼어요. LECA is awesome. If you do have an an aerial root, that's a perfect way to get her started. I use general hydroponic's (CAli MAgic, FloraGrow, FloraBloom, FloraMicro, RapidStart (for roots), and their pH up and down). I know it's a lot to start with but honestly, I want to move all my Monsteras to LECA. I got a top cutting of an Albo off of marketplace. I knew it had root rot and still was up for it. I had to cut back until it was at the aerial roots completely. Added some Hydroguard to the solution to to kill off any root rot and it's almost ready to transplant in a new container! Seriously, look into LECA it's the only way I want to start my cuttings. #### Hay Hay님이 2024-06-19에 답변했습니다. The yellow corner started back in January but it has not spread any further since I nipped the residual root rot in the bud. She is so happy and has a new left starting to form. ![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/LGTwHM90uX0TOJoU-mDihWtitGGc_4hhvdne8uvkV2I/MAVQouuyRQSwqjoBjZjhQQ.webp?size=large) #### Tb.plantydog님이 2024-06-19에 답변했습니다. See I was debating on getting leca but wasn’t completely sure how to use it. I’m new to the monstera world (starting off big, Ik)… is it meant to replace soil completely or is it more of a step between water propagation and soil? ### Hay Hay님이 2024-06-19에 댓글을 남겼어요. The LECA has no nutrients for the plants. So that's where all of the additives come in. I will say it's really nice because you go 2 weeks without watering. It's honestly scary to start it out that way, but super low maintenance once you do it. So you can use LECA to propagate and transfer to soil or replace it completely. I just like the peace of mind that it's watered even when I am away. I really like it because it has less pests and the LECA is reusable. This is the video that really helped me change my mind on LECA. I can't post the URL in the comment but it's on YouTube. It's from Hakunalaplanta and the title is "Complete Guide: How to Grow Plants in LECA \& SEMI HYDROPONICS 💚 My Secrets (Basic Tips for Success)" Also not completely crazy it is your first one. I had one monstera before got my Albo. Go big or go home! --- _Planta 커뮤니티 (https://getplanta.com). 누구나 읽을 수 있습니다. 게시물을 올리고, 댓글을 달고, 좋아요를 누르려면 Planta 앱을 다운로드하세요: https://getplanta.com/download_