How to Propagate a Monstera | The RIGHT Way to Cut Your Monstera Leaves and Grow Roots in Water

Propagating is the best way to make more plants out of the plants you already have! Monstera Deliciosas are one of my favorite easy plants to propagate -- its super simple and the result is AMAZING.
Here are my tops on how to propagate, including where to cut your Monstera to create cuttings that you'll root in water, and some tricks to make sure it grows roots. The goal here is to grow roots, so you can plant it in soil after 2-3 months.
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Comment below and let me know what you think! Are there other ways you've had luck propagating your Monstera?

[@musahenderson]

My monstera is 43 years old (mum was given it as a present when I was born) I now have to look after it and this is the first time I’m trying to do something with it. Your video has been great as this plant dying terrifies me. So thank you so much.

[@shoshoiLLindividual]

Wow that sounds like a beautiful plant! How big is it?

[@musahenderson]

@@shoshoiLLindividual it was about 5 foot tall but not very bushy. The main root died and it was just living in the air. Now the two main cutting are about 2 1/2 feet each. Hopefully new roots will appear soon.

[@jonathan1613]

Make sure you have multiple clones of it that way if the mother dies you still have an exact clone of it I guess it's bad but not as bad...

[@jessajupiter4271]

I love that you said "I don't want him to feel bad" about a plant. 💖 This is exactly how I am about my plants too lol.

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

right!!

[@misslissa17161]

SAME!!❤

[@BIGBADBOB150]

Nice and clear. Many thanks. PS Our plant is nearly 40 years old, & is still going strong!

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

WOW, that is amazing!!

[@melacylamont2256]

Thank you for this! I've been nervous about propagating my monstera for the first time, and all the sites I've browsed just give waaay too much infomation and has made me overthink the whole thing. This video gave me the confidence boost I needed! I can't wait to have more monsteras around the house :)

[@mommabear2118]

If anyone wants to buy that super thrive stuff I recommend buying it from an actual store and not from Amazon. Amazon sold me some that wasn't completely sealed (they tried to reseal it) and they diluted it with nasty water. I didn't know it at the time because it was my first time using it. But I used it on 4 different plants and all 4 got moldy soil and killed all of the plants. I've since bought it from home depot and the color is darker, Amazon one was almost clear. The new one I have works great though!

[@itsgonnabeanaurfromme]

If you're going to buy things from amazon, make sure it's from a legitimate merchant. Amazon doesn't prepare or sell those products.

[@sidstaxtreme]

Súper thrive is amazing. How do you feel about it now (2 years later)

[@surafelg339]

I just got my first Monstera Clipping and I am very excited about it. I have only started propagation about 6months ago and I have about 30 different plants! You are also very beautiful and cute and I loved your video!

[@jenb6412]

This was exactly what I needed. A friend wants a piece of my monstera to prop and I wanted to know the best way/place to cut. Love monstera! The leaves are so beautiful. I have mine in a west facing window and it seems quite happy with that. :)

[@whatwomenwant2daypodcast]

I'm been so scared to propagate my monstera. Thank you for making it so simple to follow your steps. You gave me the courage to cut back most of my plant as it had gotten very leggy. I can't wait to see the results!

[@brooketarkin2662]

Great video! Thank you! How often should I change the water in the propagation vase/jar?

[@greggriffin287]

I watched this video a few weeks ago and have lots of new monstera plants thanks to you! Such an easy (and fun) plant to propagate!

[@prajwal1402]

Thank you so much for this. New plant dad was concerned my monstera was going to fall over her own weight and this video helped. Thanks again.

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

so glad it helped!!

[@ClaireKagan]

So helpful!! I really appreciate how detailed this was - exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!!

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

I’m so glad!!

[@krystalkrys9691]

@@TheJungleUpstairs whatever 😏

[@TheAlexLamberty]

Here in 2022 to say the same thing!!

[@jmoon3303]

Thank you for this video…first time mommy plant here and have never cut my monstera. I was so scared of cutting but your video made it easy.

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

this makes me so happy!!

[@anneahzab5416]

Thank you!!! This video really makes me confident to try this by myself 🥰

[@lablvr6000]

Great video and real good close up shots as you explained the root system and nodes..I appreciate that ..thanks so much 😀👍

[@melissasyogaplace4305]

Thank you SO much!! I learned a lot and now feel confident that I can cut my beloved plant 😍❤👏

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Yay! That makes me so happy!!

[@natalierozean5989]

I NEEEEEEDED THIS VIDEO! I inherited a 15+ YEAR OLD MONSTERA from the people that lived in my home before me! (It may very well be older) It was TOO BIG to move w them. It has aerial roots that have literally become a carpet of vines on my terrarium/plant room. They’re not quite long or strong enough for Tarzan to travel on, but a toddler Tarzan could swing safely! 😂 I can’t even count the amount of them. (It would take a minute) No. I do t live in a jungle... really. It’s a unique home. It has a plant nursery, right off the living room. South facing ground to ceiling windows. (It does burn the leaves, i have to move the stems as needed) The floor is sunk in and filled with RIVER ROCK...literally the builder dumped a truck load of river rock in the sink in plant room. I could probably plant anything directly into my floor. I didn’t even know what plant it was until I watched your video. My friends have told me it was an elephant ear plant?? I also didn’t know what the aerial roots were. Believe it or not I’m a zoologist. Had to study ecology, just never had enough time to master botany. I’m getting good at it because of people like you! THANK YOU!! Still, i was so overwhelmed at one point, I was honestly going to cut off all the aerial roots because they’re all over the place and take up so much space. 🤔 Hmmm no. I live in the desert southwest of New Mexico, so I imagine the aerial roots absorb any moisture from the air or from the ground, I don’t know. I’m thankful I didn’t cut them off. Now, because of you, I’m trying to figure out how many plants to make out of this one giant plant. Rather than split it in half somehow. Much easier. I’m going to have to watch your video several times to find the brown nodes and understand what you mean with the aerial roots. As I said I literally have dozens of the aerial roots. Anyway thank you so much for this video I needed it so bad. Forgive me for this being so long. If you have any additional advice that you could give me based on the fact that my plant is so massive has so many roots and is so old. I just subbed. I’m going to start binge watching now. In addition to the Monstera, I also inherited a 15+ yr old RUBBER PLANT, JADE, and ALOE. Plus a 7 yr old mistletoe cactus. I’ve propagated at least 75, 1 ft tall jade plants, just using what I found hiding for me under the GIANT 10 yr old canopy. I’ve not touched the Rubber Tree, because it’s a tree, but it’s 8-9 ft tall. (My home has cathedral height ceilings) It’s supported by ropes tied on my beams. It’s un movable, but in a giant pot and needs help. It burns against the south windows! I hope you have more vids! 😂

[@alixdoran6576]

Your house and plants sound incredible, I wish you could share pictures on KZbin comments

[@mariocastro2291]

I wanna see this plant a picture would be nice

[@natalierozean5989]

@@mariocastro2291 I know… but I have NO idea how to post a pic to here?

[@itsgonnabeanaurfromme]

Uh are you okay? Big flight of ideas there.

[@kathysiribanvlog1226]

Gaganda nman ng halaman

[@cristalhernandez08]

Actually that super thrive is great!! I use it on all my plants and they have growth spurts and I love it because it allows me to make more cuttings ! ❤🎉

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

it's my favorite!!

[@jessicakorzelius7387]

This was very helpful. My monstera is looking leggy and it’s time to propagate. Thank you for the information.

[@danieller5051]

LOVE THIS!! This was so helpful. I never knew you could do this and you did an amazing job explaining.

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Thank you!!

[@momchiesdiary]

Wow i love your monstera its so healthy and u were able to cut so many cuttings out of it .. i love watching ur video ..keep doing videos like this

[@JennyF281]

You are a breath of fresh air! Super informative, passionate, and very easy to follow. Thank you for being adorable and NOT what I call “influencer annoying”. Headed over to IG to follow you! :)

[@sujinnoh6195]

Thank you. This is the information I really needed. Very helpful :)

[@adelafuente2012]

Thank you for that. Simple and to the point.

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

I’m so glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@anncarroll7354]

And the arial roots will gouge into your drywall overnight 😂. I’ve got all kinds of little dug outs from them so they all got the clips! My husband liked it as then they weren’t combing his hair when he walked by the stairs. Mine until yesterday was huge but Herkamer got a huge haircut so today I’m gonna clip him into pieces and stick in water for my girls. They are the coolest plants ever!

[@hamidohimo1]

Great video really needed it, now I know how to do my monstera. Thanks princess!

[@mhasting3376]

Y’all have great content, I am learning so much!

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

I’m so glad!

[@dreamgirlraiya9536]

I’m so so happy I found your video I’ve looked through so many videos to find a Monstera that grew like the one that I have so I can know how to properly do it because I did not want to butcher this baby lol

[@aussieoma361]

You make it look so easy thank you.

[@MarlenePlantkins]

You are some beautiful :O Thank you for sharing your experiences with Monstera cuttings with us!!

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

You are too kind!! Thank you!

[@yanivyosifov6978]

Loved it, thanks for this video.

[@janekelbiesabetian2998]

Great vid, very informative and detailed-thank you!

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@matthaslam5799]

Great video, thanks for the advice! 😁

[@taliahazeez2494]

Good idea about the compass on the cell. Thanks

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@orionlottering7349]

Hi. Thanks for your video. I just picked up 4 clean cut off monters in the field and will just stick them in the ground as the have about 4" thick stems. I hope they grow.

[@FelineJungle]

Nice contents, fun and useful, thanks for sharing! 😻🌿

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

you are so sweet!! thank you!

[@chrislangton6446]

This is Great! Straight to the point!

[@MrZanderLaw]

I’ve just taken 2 cuttings for the first ever time from my 30 year old Plant 🪴 I inherited it when my Great Granny passed away, my Daughter and her sister are both wanting to have a plant themselves, So I’ve got 2 cuttings, just below the node parts, I used Rooting Powder, that’s in the water too and they’re in a glass jar by my window, How long do you think it’ll be before I start seeing roots ? I’m quite nervous about it, my Daughter is 29 now and she can remember me Always having my plant, so I really hope I can give her a nice Baby version for her and her partners new house 🏡 First house! And also her sister too, they both love my plant and are excited to have one each, I hope I don’t let them down 😟🪴 Great Video, Keep up the great work 😃👍🏻🪴 🌱 Stay Well, Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 UK 👍🏻

[@MrZanderLaw]

Little Update, Roots growing well and one Cutting is growing a new Leaf 🍃 😁 Another week or 2 I think then they’ll maybe be ready to plant in soil 😃👍🏻

[@MrZanderLaw]

Update: Planted and given to the girls, both plants 🌱 have grown new leafs and are doing really well, off to their New Homes 🏡 Hoping they keep growing for Another 30 years Or More 😃👌🏼

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

@@MrZanderLaw yaaaay!! im so sorry for the delay, but this thread just totally made my day!!

[@MrZanderLaw]

@@TheJungleUpstairs Thank you, You’re welcome ☺️ Another one is planted and had 3 healthy leafs, another is growing roots in water just now, and the girls plants are growing well too 😁👍🏻 🪴 🌱 X

[@darrenburrows-taurus]

Great video, thank you 👍

[@yeahjustb]

you guys are so great! keep it up 🥰✨

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Thank you!! That means so much!!

[@yuryperez6288]

Thank you! This is what I was looking for.

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@ginachioco6210]

wow really beautiful monstera that is also my stress reliever my plants

[@ricotrujillo2842]

I adore y'all.. Molly is Funny as hell . sending love for San Diego Ca.

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Thank you!! And yes i agree she’s funny as hell (this is Ciara, btw)

[@kitwanawilliams5802]

Very helpful

[@lydiawilliams7764]

If you ever have extra cutting I'd be more than happy to take them off your hands! I recently got into planting and I'm obsessed with house plants❤

[@lakeiaburgess2902]

Simple and sweet 😋

[@juliekhoo]

Very helpful. I was so worried that my monstera's growth has stopped after growing a new leaf. Thank you.

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

I’m so glad!!

[@wildnusoul]

Thanks for being so informative. I just bought my first Monstera plant. can't wait for her to really fill out. What should I do if I only have south facing windows?

[@catduke809]

Bring it back a little bit from the window so the leaves won't burn

[@naturalhealthproject]

Love it! Thank you! 🤗🤗

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Yay! You are so welcome!

[@Marshmallow.The.Python]

This video is so helpful! How often do you change the water for your cuttings?

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Yay! I do it about once a week!

[@r8av]

That was my question too. thank you to both 😊

[@portlandgoose4727]

@@TheJungleUpstairs do you filter your water, or would straight up tap water be fine. my area has high quality tap

[@brandyrose9997]

Thank you 🌞💜

[@craftsdn2612]

So beautiful

[@sophienielsen7581]

Thanks for the careful instruction. Just have one question - what do you do with the “root plant” that’s already in soil onces you’ve cut off the other leaves? I want to make it boost and grow, too ☺️ Thanks! Greetings from Denmark

[@yesimkkaraman]

Thank you for the great video! Will the momma plant continue to grow after you take leaf cuttings? My parent plant is only a year old and I’m scared that it’ll stay small if I start taking cuttings from it. Any advice?

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

It does keep growing! Oftentimes, it even helps promote growth!

[@nrcake2157]

Well done thank you for information . Iam from Indonesian . 😎🙏👍

[@kathleennasca1272]

Fabulous explanation! I'd add on to your instructions, the roots should be "tickled" apart before potting so they can spread evenly. ❤

[@hogy33]

Thank you

[@benlupton1457]

Great video, your monstera is incredible. I’ve just potted a 4 leaf monstera after propagating it in water for 12 months… how often will I need to water it now it’s in soil? Thanks!

[@lindsaymorrisfishacupunctu125]

Thank you so much for this video! When I place the stems into the water do I need to make sure the stems are not touching the bottom of the jar? Or does this matter?

[@orionlottering7349]

Gorgious plant. I agree.

[@rachellehallo4509]

My monstera is my favorite plant, but.... it's getting ridiculously big. Thank you for the info.... off to pruning now. 😊

[@user-pf9mg2oe7j]

Hi! So incredibly helpful so thanks for posting. Can you make a video about pothos? I have two, they only have one vine each and a couple leaves. These are supposed to be unkillable but I think I just debunked that. All my other plants are doing well except these two. Should I cut and repot? The vines are super long but one has one leaf and one has maybe 3...Thank you!! Love the way you style your place!

[@davidbettin1825]

You ROCK!

[@Heybhu]

700 subscribers?! What?! Congratulations! 🎊🍾

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Nobhuthi Khuze Eeeeep thank you!!!!

[@bubblekittea]

Thank you! I failed my first propogation from my 12 year old monstera so hopefully your video helps! Can I substitute the vitamin solution for regular plant food? I suppose not because it makes the water really murky if I ever leave the plant foot in a water bottle for a day

[@TheTanna727]

She said in a caption @7:30 that any liquid fertilizer should work. I personally use noot, or make my own w water, banana peel, eggshells, used coffee steeped for two overnights.

[@PlanetMcDirt]

Holy smokes! You are fun to look at

[@nikkib3113]

thank you🙏🙏🙏

[@kaajalchauhan7358]

You got guts... I have 3 of mostera which I just change size in pots every year...😅 But can't find strength to cut it .. even it gets heavy all the time . 8 yrs old monstera and it's huggggeee

[@destinee9903]

Hi, 😌great video!!! Does the cut need callous over?!? If so how long???!! Thanks

[@lexistruble9665]

Hey so When I cut mine it was already uprooted and brown - and I cut some of it off making the node a bit smaller. Should I cut the whole brown mushy part off and leave only a tiny bit of node ?

[@pileaf]

Hi, I just took several cuttings from my monstera and now have them in water with their long aerial roots submerged. I’m a bit nervous as I’ve been reading online it’s quite common for the cut ends to start turning black and rotting. Has this ever happened for you when propagating in water and any tips to minimise this happening?

[@laurenhirsch6330]

I took 2 cutting from my monstera for the first time recently, one large cutting with an aerial root and one small new leafed cutting with no aerial root. The large leafed cutting with the aerial root started sloughing off on the bottom and rotted away and died. The small cutting grew roots and is doing great

[@galaxystarfish8490]

I’ve done this and after 4 weeks I see a root growing but the two leaves are wilting and look weak, any ideas why? It is in a sunny spot. Thanks

[@lindalu8565]

Great video. Will a Monstera live and grow stem in water only?

[@BigSpookyJeff]

Omg. I had zero luck getting any of my monstera clippings to root. My guy needs a trim again. I'm hoping i have better luck this time. Thanks for the video. I have an air root that somehow found its way into my asparagus fern' pot that is next to it. You can't pull it out. I think it is rooted in there!

[@pikatachi7800]

Thank you for such detailed video! I still have a few questions. 1. Do we have the change the water once we put in the jar? If so, how often? 2. Are those (old)leaves in the soil going to sprout new leaves anymore?

[@danielevgn]

1. not necessary, refill to compensate for evaporation 2. yes

[@pikatachi7800]

@@danielevgn thank you! i was worrying that the old branch would stop growing TT

[@miriamosborne3439]

I have a huge MONSTERA plant and was clueless how to trim it. Thanks for this video. Also is it ok to use a grow light if you don't have adequate sunlight

[@marinaa9013]

My parents have a huge monstera plant but it's kind of like a large and contorted tree trunk and starts showing leaves after like 1m 😅 it doesn't look too happy so I've been wanting to propagate some of it, but I was wondering if I could plant the cuttings directly in soil instead of letting them root in water?

[@heyomhere]

What do you use to support the plant? I see that stick but is it some special stick or just any support?

[@user-ml3kn4yk9w]

Thanks for the propagating information. One question....do you do anything to the surface area on the stems that you cut? ie: do you leave them and they grow from that area?

[@Erik-pj5kl]

Total newbie question: will the leaves/rooted plants in the pot keep growing new leaves?

[@alexman061]

Do you need to change the water where you put the cuts often or just leave it there and keep filling it when is getting lower level?

[@bevr1917]

Does it matter what season you cut the plant up in. It is cold here at present and thought it might be good to get them going befor summer. The parent plant is outside growing around my kitchen window and looks lovely but has put a lot of growth on so I want to prune out a couple of vines. It has several now and is quite large.

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

I usually try to do most of my experiments in the spring and summer months ✨

[@nickyalcock7185]

Hi please can you tell me, do those air roots need to go in the water to propagate? Or will it grow roots from the cut stem? TY

[@TheRacejunky356]

Is it ok to use a airstone while propagating? And keeping it submerged in water doesn't cause rot?

[@didibergman2306]

my plant's stem got a bit damaged from overturning onto the floor. I have taken a few cuttings, should I just cut that one down as the stem is not thick enough to hold the weight of the leaves, and I'm worried where there is a split in the stem that it might die off, I put a plaster on it, it was the only thing I could think of but I think it is still leaking sap and there are one or two more leaves with nodes. Thank you for this video!

[@gabriellaaj5481]

Hello! Came across your channel and i loved this video. Im a relatively new Monstera mama and the leaves that came out did not split. What can be done about that? Please help x

[@plt1969]

As it matures it will get the split leaves

[@San-xj3mb]

can you replant in the same pot you took the leave after the roots growing?

[@RF-hs3dt]

Hiii, loved your video!!! I’m just wondering, how long after cutting do you place into water? Do we need to callus or whatever it’s called prior to placing in water? I have a piece that had 2 areal roots and a bunch of roots that I’d like to cut to propagate but I’m scared if I cut it and place in water too soon it’ll rot

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

hiii! you can pretty much put it in water just a few minutes after cutting. I usually let them dry and lightly callous for 5 minutes or so, but it doesnt matter as much with Monsteras as it would with say, a cactus or succulent (I would typically let those dry out overnight, or even for a few days). Hope this helps!!

[@skye8657]

After you propagate, can you leave the leaves in outside? (In the shade) or direct sunlight?

[@michellemathson6135]

I know this video is older, but do you need to change the water for propagated plants? And if so, how often? You mentioned root rot at the end. Thanks!

[@AlanGamerFB]

Yes, you have to change the water, depending on the size of the vase, I'll say every 5 to 8 days so you don't worry at all about root rot

[@HaidaWay]

At 5:20 could you have cut at the very bottom of that stem or is where you cut the best spot to do it? Will that part of the original plant regrow there? P.S. This video was veey helpful, thank you :)

[@markcraig1389]

I just subscribed to your channel!

[@bellaa.hansen4755]

Super video!! Quick question - what soil do the monstera prefer?

[@ashlynkennedy9783]

It's not necessarily soil type that's important rather what you mix it with! The most successful for my plant is equal parts soil, orchid bark, and pearlite while they are small

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

this is such a good response, i agree!!

[@bubblekittea]

Can you please do a video on how you keep your plants from infestations! (Fungus gnats, scale bugs, thrips etc) I have all 3 :( I have neem oil but it didn't work when I used it maybe I'm doing it wrong

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Yes!! Great idea!

[@Its.a.jayzuri.thing.]

Hello, just found your page! Can you please tell me what to do with a stem that lost its leaf due to it turning brown and yellow? Can I still propagate, or it’s too late for that stem?

[@OfGraySkies]

Do you have a node on the stem? If you have a node, put it in water like she was saying, it’ll get roots and shoot out new leaves eventually.

[@nisann4536]

Hi! Do you have an update video for these cuttings?

[@patriciacolin8263]

Great video! Thank you! I have a question I already have my cuttings in water for about 2 months, they already have lots of roots! I want to repot them in soil.. should I do it now ? Or wait until Spring time? I live in California and the weather is getting colder. Please advise!!

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

it's really up to you! you are lucky that you live in California, so the climate is a little more temperate and it's easier to plant year-round... i would say go for it! xo

[@sandrine1202]

When placing your cuttings in the water should the aerial roots be in the water as well or not? Thank you!

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

i leave them out - aerial roots are meant to be in the air vs. in water or soil!

[@barbaraarellano3238]

Does it make a difference to cut at a slant under the node?