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   B-Angie-B 2024

   almost 2 years ago

   Your friend might be able to save the Monstera by taking the following steps: 1. Assess the Damage: Once your friend sees the plant, they should check for any stems, roots, or leaves that are still healthy and intact. If some parts are broken but still attached, they may be able to salvage them. 2. Repot the Plant: If the roots are still mostly intact and undamaged, your friend can replant the Monstera in fresh, well-draining potting soil. Make sure to use a clean pot with drainage holes, and water it lightly. 3. Trim Damaged Leaves/Stems: If there are leaves or stems that are damaged beyond saving, prune them off with clean scissors or shears to help the plant focus on regrowing. 4. Provide Support: If the plant is leggy or top-heavy, consider staking it or giving it some support to help it grow upright as it recovers. 5. Care Routine: Place the plant back in its ideal environment with bright, indirect light, consistent moisture, and high humidity. It may take some time to bounce back, but with proper care, there’s a good chance the Monstera will recover. If there is significant root damage, propagation from a healthy stem cutting might be a way to grow a new plant. Encourage your friend to remain patient, as the plant may take some time to show signs of improvement. If the Monstera has extensive damage and it seems difficult to save as a whole, propagating the healthy parts is a great backup plan. Here are steps your friend can take to try propagation: 1. Look for Healthy Nodes: The node is the point on a Monstera stem where leaves and roots grow. Look for healthy stems with nodes that are not damaged by the dog. If possible, find stems with aerial roots already starting to grow; this will make propagation easier. 2. Cut Below the Node: Using clean scissors or shears, cut the stem about an inch below the node. Ensure that there is at least one leaf and one node on each cutting. 3. Water Propagation: Place the cutting in a jar of water, ensuring the node is submerged, but not the leaves. Change the water every few days to keep it fresh. After a few weeks, roots should start to grow from the node. 4. Pot the Cutting: Once the roots are at least a couple of inches long, your friend can plant the cutting into fresh, well-draining soil in a pot with drainage holes. By following these propagation steps, your friend can potentially grow a new Monstera plant from the damaged one. Even though it can be disheartening to see a plant damaged, Monsteras are fairly resilient, and with a little patience and care, they often bounce back either by recovering in their pot or through propagation.

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