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title: "I would love some guidance on propagating my Monstera! I have noticed…"
description: "I would love some guidance on propagating my Monstera! I have noticed there are quite big nodes started. Should I cut where I marked in red and propagate so…"
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# I would love some guidance on propagating my Monstera! I have noticed…

_Posted by Dogmom on 2026-04-24_

I would love some guidance on propagating my Monstera!

I have noticed there are quite big nodes started. Should I cut where I marked in red and propagate so that I can add more to my current plant? Im a little nervous as it is a large stem.

I am open and appreciate all suggestions and guidance.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Jq2TVRMw1H8CQO_jxfXj4ybWHpM8l-1VYyA0tSc6whE/38JENpnsQluO2P0ZnqCo_w.webp?size=large)

## 13 comments

### Morgan Picillo 🖤 🌿 commented on 2026-04-24

That would be a great spot to trim it, especially since it already has an aerial root! You can remove the most bottom leaf of the cutting and place it in a few inches of water. Keep it in a warm spot with bright indirect light and that root will eventually start to grow and turn white. Once it is 3 or so inches long with some secondary roots it will be ready to be potted!

#### Dogmom replied on 2026-04-24

Thank you so much!!! How long does it typically take to start getting roots?

#### Show me the Greens! replied on 2026-04-25

I have my monstera cuttings in water. They’ve been happily thriving in there since March 19th. I’ve changed the water every week-every 2 weeks. My roots are probably 6 inches long. They can stay in there for quite a while. But if you’re itching to pot, wait until they’re 3-4 inches. Make sure you have a support pole.

#### Morgan Picillo 🖤 🌿 replied on 2026-04-25

You should see some root action between 1-3 weeks! It depends on environmental factors. Hopefully it will root put for you quickly!

### Dogmom commented on 2026-04-26

This is day 2, I am worried about the brown parts starting?

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### Show me the Greens! commented on 2026-04-26

Let that go for now. In a week, check for rot. It’ll be soft and maybe a little stinky  
I wanted to share some of mine that are currently propagating and thriving in water.

![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IRQx0M2Gzl97_PsATuntVFTt1ZCqi4SvZNpXxoYJJYw/CSdgwrPfRhGLNp8_SBX4Pg.webp?size=large)

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![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IRQx0M2Gzl97_PsATuntVFTt1ZCqi4SvZNpXxoYJJYw/oQxDgBWfSOCHxAOOqwr4gg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 4 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IRQx0M2Gzl97_PsATuntVFTt1ZCqi4SvZNpXxoYJJYw/TOS2YlFPRZ66OtGrI_zyiw.webp?size=large)

#### Dogmom replied on 2026-04-26

Thank you!

#### Show me the Greens! replied on 2026-04-26

Excited to see the progress!! Post updated photos in 2 weeks ☺️

#### Dogmom replied on 2026-04-26

Thank you! How long did it take to start seeing roots?

#### Dogmom replied on 2026-04-26

Will do! Fingers crossed!

#### Show me the Greens! replied on 2026-04-26

Ehhhh 2-3 weeks

### Show me the Greens! commented on 2026-04-26

It also looks like you may have a new leaf unfurling? You should be fine 💗 But for future…. Don’t do too much (trim, repot, propagate) when a leaf is coming out. I just read about that. Could be too shocking. It’s ok… I did it. And it just threw me off and caused a bit of anxiety 🙃 bc some of the leaves started drooping

#### Dogmom replied on 2026-04-26

Thank you!!

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