Propagation of Monstera adansonii is not too difficult, like many other vining plants. This can be done in water or soil. It won’t grow as much as it would in soil, but you can leave it in water indefinitely if you like.
Monstera adansonii propagation in water
- Use clean scissors to make a cutting with a few leaves from the mother plant, cutting about 1/4 inch below a node, to propagate Monstera adansonii in water (this means the node is included on the cutting). The new roots will emerge from the nodes.
- Leave a few inches of stem bare by removing any bottom leaves.
- Make sure at least one node of the cutting is submerged in the water before placing it in the glass. Inspect the leaves to make sure none are submerged.
- The cutting should be placed where there is plenty of indirect light.
- Make careful to replace the water when it becomes murky and to top it off when you notice the level dropping.
- Within the first week or two, you should notice tiny roots emerging, but it can take a few weeks before you can plant your cutting into soil.
- Transfer the cutting to its permanent pot once the roots are a few inches long. According to my observations, the roots can be transmitted over a distance of two to three inches.
- After putting the cutting in its new pot, give it the same attention and watering that you typically would.
Monstera adansonii propagation in soil (method one)
Repeat the first step above in order to spread Monstera adansonii in soil. Here it is once more:
- Cut a few of leaves off the mother plant using clean scissors, about a quarter-inch below a node (this means the node is included on the cutting). The new roots will emerge from the nodes.
- Leave a few inches of stem bare by removing any bottom leaves.
- Now, bury at least one node of the cutting by placing it directly into moistened soil as opposed to submerging it in water. No leaves should be buried.
- As the roots grow, place the cutting in indirect light that is bright and maintain the soil moist but not damp.
- To further lock in the advantageous humidity, you can cover the top with a transparent plastic bag. Make careful to take the bag out once day to allow for fresh air.
- Be patient; it will take at least a few weeks before the cutting’s root system emerges and you see any new growth.
- You can test the cutting by giving it a very light tug a few weeks later. If you encounter resistance, the roots have established, and you can proceed as you would with any other plant.
Monstera adansonii propagation in soil (method two)
Another way to propagate Monstera adansonii (and other vining plants) is to lay the entire cutting on top of the soil with the nodes all pointing downward into the soil.
Instead of leaving the vine as one continuous vine, you can also break it into smaller portions and do this; just make sure each section has a node.
- If necessary, temporarily “fasten the vine or its portions to the ground using paper clips or bobby pins.
- As the roots grow, place the plant in indirect light that is bright and maintain the soil moist but not soggy.
This will also help the nodes that are in contact with the soil finally take root.
How long does it take a cutting of Monstera Adansonii to root?
Since it involves the fewest processes, soil propagation is typically the most popular way for plants.
Swiss cheese plant propagation in soil requires more time than in water, but it’s still rather simple.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Pick a sturdy monstera adansonii stem with one or two leaves, at least one node, and robust growth.
Just below the first or second node from the top, trim your plant’s top (the cutting should be about two to four inches long).
To make your cut as clean and smooth as possible, always use something sharp and sterile.
Lay your cuttings on top, node side down, or tamp them down just below the soil’s surface.
Remember that only the brown “nubs”—which need to be slightly below the soil surface or in direct contact with the soil—will produce roots.
You can use standard potting soil from the store, but adding peat moss and perlite to soften the mixture and keep it aerated will yield better results.
Put your cutting in a location where it will receive at least six hours or more of sunlight every day.
Additionally, new roots require air circulation, which is why having a lot of perlite is crucial.
After thoroughly soaking the soil, water the newly planted cuttings again to ensure proper drainage. Keep the soil just a little damp over the first two weeks rather than letting it entirely dry out.
Since this plant prefers a small amount of dampness, you can actually cover the surface with a clear bag or plastic wrap to maintain the humidity.
Just be careful to remove it when you water since if you don’t, the soil will become excessively wet and lead to root rot.
How Long Does It Take to Root in Soil?
Your monstera adansonii should be fully rooted and prepared for transfer into its permanent location or another container after roughly three months.
Is it Better to Propagate a Monstera Adansonii in Water or Soil?
In the end, the decision is yours. It just depends on your preferences which method you use to propagate a monstera adansonii; both will yield excellent results.
Since you can actually see what is happening, water propagation is less untidy and provides you a little more peace of mind.
You’ll be able to tell when to plant it since you can observe the roots form and expand while submerged in water.
However, there is still a danger that cuttings that were grown in water would fail after they are planted because the roots might not take to the soil.
For the first several weeks after transferring a cutting from water to soil, the soil needs to be kept reasonably moist to allow for adjustment.
It will not enjoy being dried out because it has spent its entire life in completely moist environments. It will need to be gradually transitioned to soil life.
Since you are inserting a cutting right into the ground, the plant is already used to its new surroundings. But until it’s too late, you can’t keep an eye out for warning signals of possible failure.
However, if your propagation is effective, it will go more quickly and with fewer phases. For this reason, the majority of people favor growing monstera adansoniis in soil.
How do you cut Monstera cuttings?
Stem cuttings are the preferred method of monstera propagation. Cuttings from Swiss cheese plants are simple to root. When using cuttings, you can either root them in water first or just bury them in the ground. Cuttings should be made immediately following a leaf node, with the bottom-most leaves removed.
Then, either partially bury the swiss cheese plant cuttings in the soil itself or root them in water for a few weeks before transplanting to a pot. There is no requirement for rooting hormone because they root so readily.
How much time does Monstera adansonii require to root in water?
Congratulations on your successful Monstera Adansonii propagation! You just need to take the necessary care to maintain it now that the difficult portion is over.
The usual care of your propagated cuttings will be quite similar to that of other Monstera plants:
Watering frequency
It’s crucial to water the Monstera Adansonii plant lightly with distilled water once a week or when the top 2 inches of soil are dry when growing Monstera Adansonii in soil.
To prevent overwatering and root damage, make sure the water drains from the bottom of the pot.
Swiss cheese plants that are water-propagated, however, require weekly maintenance, including cleaning the vase of any dirt or algae and replacing the water with fresh distilled water.
Light
A cutting of Monstera Adansonii benefits from 1012 hours of direct, strong light. Avoid placing your cuttings in the sun’s direct beams because doing so could burn the leaves.
The ideal location for your new plant is 5 to 10 feet away from a window that faces south and has sheer curtains to block the sun.
Monstera Adansonii may tolerate lower light levels, but if you want to reproduce cuttings in really low light, you might think about investing in grow lights.
Temperature & Humidity
Although Monstera Adansonii thrives in temperatures well over 60F (16C), they perform at their peak between 75F and 80F (24C and 27C) with a relative humidity of at least 50%.
The temperature can drop and the air can become dry throughout the winter. In order to reduce excessive leaf transpiration, it is best to turn on the warmth and plant humidifier.
Fertilizer
You must give the plants fertilizers to maximize root growth regardless of your propagation methods.
Every month, I fertilize my Monstera Adansonii cuttings in the soil and the water with a very diluted Maxsea fertilizer (1/8 teaspoon per gallon of water).
Avoid overfertilizing the plants to avoid harming them. Both of these actions will prevent them from absorbing nutrients and water.
Soil Mixture
You must plant your cutting in an aerated, well-draining potting mix, as I just mentioned.
It needs to be repotted into a better soil mixture if the soil is always damp.
If you want to learn more about creating your own potting mix, check out my DIY soil mixture instruction for Monstera.
How long will it take for my propagated Monstera Adansonii to grow roots?
Within a few weeks of Monstera Adansonii propagation in water, you will start to notice the plant establishing new roots.
It would be preferable to wait to plant the roots in the ground until they are at least 2 inches long. At least four weeks will pass during this process.
Can it take my Monstera Adansonii longer than four weeks to grow roots?
Your water-propagated plant may take longer to root in unfavorable growing circumstances.
Make careful to give the plant bright indirect light and refresh the water once a week. Keep the room’s temperature between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (24 and 27 degrees Celsius) and the humidity level at least 50%.
Can I get variegated Monstera Adansonii or Monstera Obliqua with propagation?
Monstera Adansonii Variegata is regrettably a very rare plant. You have a one in a million chance of randomly developing variation through propagation.
A completely different plant species is Monstera Obliqua. Therefore, it cannot be acquired through propagation.