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title: "How would you experienced monstera parents Do with this? I was…"
description: "How would you experienced monstera parents Do with this? I was thinking about repotting it and laying the main stem that is almost horizontal with the ground,…"
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# How would you experienced monstera parents Do with this? I was…

_Posted by Valhalla on 2026-08-21_

How would you experienced monstera parents  
Do with this? I was thinking about repotting it and laying the main stem that is almost horizontal with the ground, into the dirt and have new roots grow. What might you do?

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## 8 comments

### BooksandPlants commented on 2026-08-22

I wouldn’t bury the stem in soil as that can cause root rot which can kill the plant. What I would do is chop the plant where the aerial roots are already forming and either stick it right back into the soil or grow it in water for a few weeks until more roots grow. If there are nodes from the other part of the stem it might grow another plant!

### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-08-22

I would recommend just getting an actual moss pole so that she can root into it and be truly anchored. Godspeed! She’s beautiful! 💚💚

### Valhalla commented on 2026-08-22

Thanks for the suggestions. 🪴

### Emily commented on 2026-08-25

Air layer red area. Chop teal (beneath new root growth) to remove old stem. When you repot, you'll lose one or two of the bottom leaves. Set it up on a plank or pole to keep it growing upright in the future.

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#### Valhalla replied on 2026-08-25

I have tried Moss poles and other different kinds of poles to keep them growing upright. Can you recommend a YouTube video or a way to do that?

#### Valhalla replied on 2026-08-25

Thank you so much for your input. That’s exactly what I was thinking about doing.

### Emily commented on 2026-08-25

Are you looking for a video about air layering or about plant support?

### Rocko commented on 2026-09-12

Train it to grow up. I had one that did that and it straightened up

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