How to grow Monstera from Cutting: 5-Step Detailed Guide

Hello, my green lovers!! Are you excited to see your balcony or room more green? If yes, then you are in the right place.

Have you ever heard about the beautiful broad-leaf monstera plant, that will used to increase the beauty of your sweet home? You can easily avail this plant to increase the green vibe in your home by reading this article and following the steps mentioned here. In this article, you will get to know how to grow monstera from cutting. Before knowing its propagation technique, let’s know about the monstera plant.

What is a Monstera Plant?

Monstera (Monstera delisiosa) belongs to the family Araceae ( native- Central America) and is a home decorative plant that has broad heart-shaped leaves with distinct splits or holes. According to its unique leaf structure, the monstera plant is known by different names. These are-

Another Name	Reason
Swiss cheese plant	It has holes and splits on the leaf resembling Swiss cheese.
Split-Leaf Philodendron	Both belong to the same family Araceae and same appearance.
Hurricane Plant	It has the ability to survive in adverse conditions like storms in tropical climates.
Mexican Breadfruit	This name is given due to its fruit which is toxic in premature stage and edible in fully ripe stage.
Windowleaf	Leaves with window-like holes force allowing sunlight in native rainforest habitats.

Monstera Plant as a Air Purifier

Monstera plant has the ability to improve indoor air quality. It also absorbs volatile organic compound (like formaldehyde, benzene) and release huge amount of oxygen. In this way, it acts as an air purifier in the home.

Varieties of Monstera Plant

On the basis of leaf size and appearance, some varieties are found. They are-

Variety Name	Features
Monstera deliciosa	The most popular variety, large leaf. Commonly known as the Swiss cheese variety.
Monstera adansonii	Small leafed monstera
Monstera variegate	Variegated leafed monstera
Monstera obliqua	Highly perforated leafed monstera

Why to grow Monstera from Cutting?

Your knowledge, gardening efficiency and also plant collection in your home will be enriched by growing monstera plants from cutting.

Monstera propagation is a very cost-effective process. At very low cost you can propagate it and enjoy its growth.

Monstera used as indoor decorating purposes. Nowadays monstera plants are used in many cafes and restaurants for increasing beauty.

Monstera plants can improve the air quality of your home by absorbing harmful particles from the air and making your health healthy.

You can use this plant as a gift material to your friends and relatives on their birthday or any other occasion.

Although growing monstera successfully from cutting is a very satisfactory job for enthusiastic gardeners and for green lovers. Observing root initiation, and new leaf development provides another level of satisfaction to the growers.

Material Require to grow Monstera

A Piece of Healthy Stem: Choose a healthy stem cutting with leaves and nodes. Cuttings without axillary buds are useless for propagation. Before planting clean thoroughly with water or soap and rub it with little alcohol to avoid microbial contamination.

Growing Media: Rooting media, rooting hormone, soil, and water are used as growth media.

What is Rooting Media?

Rooting media is used to support the cutting piece for proper bud initiation and maintaining moisture. Some rooting media are-

Rooting media	Description
Pertile	The most commonly used rooting media for monstera which supplies oxygen and moisture to the roots.
LECA (lightweight expanded clay aggregate)	It has excellent drainage properties and prevents the chance of damping off disease caused by microorganisms.
Water	Plays a very important role in growth.

Rooting Hormone: The rooting hormone is one of the important elements for the initiation of roots. Auxin is used as the main plant growth regulator and for room initiation. It is available in the market in powder, liquid, and gel formulations (like Rootex powder).

Pruners or Sharp Knife: A sharp, sterilized pruner is required to cut the step piece and to avoid contamination.

How to grow Monstera from Cutting

A very easy and popular method of growing monstera is stem cutting. The detailed process is described below-

Step 1: Preparation of Pot

First, you have to fill the growing media (an equal amount of peat moss, perlite or LECA, organic compost, and soil) leaving some space on the top. Then add some water to moisten the growing media.

Step 2: Selection of Stem for Cutting

Choosing a healthy-looking plant and healthy stem is very important. Select a stem with a node or with atleast one arial root, and with two leaves(minimum) that will produce new growth. Cut the stem with a sharp knife or pruners below the node (bumpy area) or below the aerial root.

Stem cutting | How to grow Monstera from Cutting — Stem cutting | Picture Credit : Flower Patch Farmhouse

Step 3: Dip the Cut Stem Piece into the Rooting Hormone

It is important to dip the cut end into rooting hormone powder (like Rootex) or liquid or gel to promote better and vigorous root initiation.

Rooting hormone | How to grow Monstera from Cutting — Rooting hormone | Picture credit: The Spruce

Step 4: Planting the Stem Cutting

Make a small hole with the help of a fingertip or a pencil in the center of the pot. Place the stem cutting with a node in the growing media. The node should be present one inch below the soil surface. The cove it with some loose soil and apply a little amount of water in it.

Step 5: Observation and Monitoring

You should keep the pot in the bright, warm area of your house. You should avoid direct sunlight because it can’t tolerate direct sunshine. Maintain the soil moisture by applying water at 2 to 3 days intervals. Excess water is also harmful.

Step 6: Transferring to a New Pot

After one month when proper root growth occurs and you feel there is no space for further growth then you have to change the pot. During transferring, moist the soil first. Make a twist and pull the plant with soil (remove the excess soil by shaking it slowly and carefully).

Before repotting you have to prepare another pot with potting mixture and compost. Take a larger size pot than the previous one. Then place the monstera plant in the new pot. Put a layer of soil in it and apply some water. Carefully observe it up to one week.

Repotting | How to grow Monstera from Cutting — Repotting | Picture credit: Horticulture Magazine

The Growth Rate of a Monstera Plant

Monstera is a semi-fast-growing plant. Ideal conditions plays a crucial role to get fast growth of the plant. After the initiation of roots, you can observe leaf growth every few weeks or months.

Some Important Tips to be Followed:

Now, I’m going to tell you some important tips for growing a healthy monstera plant.

Growing Season- The best season for growing monstera from stem cutting are spring, summer, and autumn.

Proper Drainage System- It would be best if you used containers with proper drainage holes to avoid root rot.

Warm Condition with Indirect Sunlight- Monstera plants can’t tolerate direct sunlight. So, you should keep the monstera plant in the bright, warm area of your house. Direct sunshine is harmful to Monstera.

Maintaining Proper Moisture- Moisture plays a very important role in growing healthy monstera plants. Apply water 2 to 3 days intervals up to 2 weeks. Excess water can damage the roots.

Sterilize Equipment- Always use sterilized equipment while cutting the stem. Chance of microbial contamination will be reduced by sterilization. After use clean the equipment properly.

Rooting Hormone- Use rooting hormone in cut stem pieces to ensure vigorous and fast root growth.

Carefully Cut the Propagating Material: It is important to cut the stem cutting very carefully with a sharp knife. Don’t harm the node portion or aerial root. Otherwise, plants can’t grow properly.

Temperature Requirements- Monstera plants grow well in 18-degree to 29-degree temperatures.

Support System- Monstera plant is a vine-like plant, so, it needs support to grow.

Proper Pruning- Pruning is necessary for proper growth, development, and maintaining the shape of the monstera plant. You should prune the yellow damaged leaf very carefully.

Reason for Yellowing of Leaf of Monstera Plant

There are several reasons behind the leaf yellowing of monstera. Overwatering, underwatering, nutrient deficiency nutrient toxicity, adverse condition, lack of light, humidity, etc. may cause leaf yellowing of monstera plant. With proper monitoring and care it can be resolved.

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Conclusion

Monstera gardening is such a satisfying job that will make you happy, and increase your patience level and concentration. This article aware you how to grow monstera from cutting in a very easy and crystal clear way. Thoroughly reading this article anyone can enjoy the beauty of monstera at your home from a piece of old monstera. Beautification of the house is performed by decorating this broad leaf plant in various parts of the houses. Your monstera plant can attain faster growth with some maintenance and care. By selecting healthy stem cutting, using fresh and clean water, and maintaining proper temperature and shade your plant can grow much faster and become healthy, and robust growth will observed.

Propagation Method also plays a very important role in their growth and development properly and for monstera stem cutting is the best method of propagation. Besides increasing the beauty of your own home you can start your own startup by preparing stem cuttings and selling it to other green lovers. You can also earn profit following the way and prosper in life.

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