--- title: "I had a surge of bravery this morning (hoping it’s not stupidity). I…" description: "I had a surge of bravery this morning (hoping it’s not stupidity). I pruned my monstera and working on propagating. It was large. I may have gotten dizzy 😵‍💫…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/vBh78oGYpJbML0J7fqMxnl" community: "Monstera Maniacs" author: "Show me the Greens!" published: "2026-03-19T14:08:16.519231Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IRQx0M2Gzl97_PsATuntVFTt1ZCqi4SvZNpXxoYJJYw/0fGCm7NJTc-JBqrYHsrYXA.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Monstera Maniacs](https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA.md) # I had a surge of bravery this morning (hoping it’s not stupidity). I… _Posted by Show me the Greens! on 2026-03-19_ I had a surge of bravery this morning (hoping it’s not stupidity). I pruned my monstera and working on propagating. It was large. I may have gotten dizzy 😵‍💫 The “mother plant” is shown below. It seems that the leaves are pointed in 2 directions. Do I continue cutting here to make it one-sided? ![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IRQx0M2Gzl97_PsATuntVFTt1ZCqi4SvZNpXxoYJJYw/0fGCm7NJTc-JBqrYHsrYXA.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 2 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IRQx0M2Gzl97_PsATuntVFTt1ZCqi4SvZNpXxoYJJYw/f0C195cZT0qvvnMbGMeRTg.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IRQx0M2Gzl97_PsATuntVFTt1ZCqi4SvZNpXxoYJJYw/O0Z_vF97Rh-iJNVYVLTMXQ.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 4 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IRQx0M2Gzl97_PsATuntVFTt1ZCqi4SvZNpXxoYJJYw/RFf-NqRzRZGtgL1unawlIw.webp?size=large) ## 12 comments ### Show me the Greens! commented on 2026-03-19 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IRQx0M2Gzl97_PsATuntVFTt1ZCqi4SvZNpXxoYJJYw/bjsHEIGxQFOA7HUQNiz4_g.webp?size=large) #### Auxsman replied on 2026-03-19 Chop there 100% #### Auxsman replied on 2026-03-19 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/9OEHCd-s1hhN7o44IYV7QqtRH_3E1NtWEeXsx8w0MWs/vmXpsJ5ISNC72d5cOCWHMA.webp?size=large) ### iambijoux commented on 2026-03-19 That actually seems like a great idea. I would chop there and prop in water or leca. Before I did that, I’d identify the back of the plant. The petioles (or leaves) normally emerge from the “front” and the aerial roots from the “back”. The plant wants to do it that way. Take that information and assess how the new leaves will grow in comparison to the old ones. That will tell you if this “problem” will persist. When I did something similar, I was able to manipulate the stem a little (turn it) to make sure I could move forward with the plant growing in a manageable way. I also stopped rotating it cus who has time for a plant with a 9’ circumference?!?!?!? It’s growing season and many more leaves will grow. Think about how you’ll prune (or tie) in the future and happy pruning! #### Show me the Greens! replied on 2026-03-19 🥹🥹💗 THANK YOU! This has been pride and joy and I want to do right by it. What you advised makes sense. Thank you #### iambijoux replied on 2026-03-19 My monster and her chaotic back office ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/90I3BsQZ5V1uHmzfkhm_NCOlaqXJmKbYuMExvJak1LE/1VCQPBhVQ26_ugInF4h1pQ.webp?size=large) #### iambijoux replied on 2026-03-19 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/90I3BsQZ5V1uHmzfkhm_NCOlaqXJmKbYuMExvJak1LE/UT6ObDFIQ6OugNSKMi0iNg.webp?size=large) #### iambijoux replied on 2026-03-19 You’re welcome! And you have a lot to be proud of! She’s beautiful! #### Show me the Greens! replied on 2026-03-19 Holy cow!!!! That’s incredible. Such a maze _2 more replies in the app_ ### plantgeek commented on 2026-03-19 ideally you want all of the leaves to face the same, if not a similar direction. they naturally grow on the sides of trees, so they're most comfortable when they directly face their light source (you can see those newer leaves reaaally stretching to face the window). i would cut this beast in half and prop the top cutting with hopes to pot the top cutting as it's own plant. pruning is wonderful for your plants! wish more people weren't so scared to cut things off lolol --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_