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

[@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...

[@jessajupiter]

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!!❤

[@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!

[@sarahsdaytoday]

I found your video by accident and right after watching it started to propagate my Monstera ! Cant wait to have a new plant in a couple of months!

[@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 :)

[@alexbrooks2]

How did you do, did it work?

[@BIGBADBOB150]

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

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

WOW, that is amazing!!

[@ShannonOtt-d8r]

I need to plant my Monstera’s! I was so glad when you said yours had been 2 yrs cause that is what mine are and finally I am ready to plant! But I need to see if you have a video about how to trim off root rot and what it looks like if it has it! I am going to look for all your plant videos! You are awesome!

[@bradyjoynerbricks]

So helpful! I propagated our monstera a couple of years ago but wanted a refresher before doing it again this summer, as ours has gotten super leggy and ooc! Putting your tips into practice today and excited to have some gifts for friends in a couple months!

[@patsimmons3123]

Thanks I’m ready now!!! I have a huge plant 🌱 that I just need to maybe give new homes

[@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)

[@stevensims3342]

I just discovered my folks have an actual MON-STERA growing up a tree. Thing is an actual monster, it has a 2-3" thick twisting trunk going up the tree (oak). There are internodes in the chunky branch about every 1". Its insane. I was super excited to find it while cutting back some selloum and other overgrowth.

[@jessicakorzelius7387]

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

[@brooketarkin2662]

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

[@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.

[@kkbird21]

I wish I had a room like that! My sun porch is mostly north facing (ironically) and overcrowded with plants. Have you tried sheer curtains to filter the light a bit? Or tint the windows?

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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!!

[@lablvr6000]

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

[@heyyitsandy]

Got my first propogator, and this was super 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❤

[@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!!

[@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!!

[@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. :)

[@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

[@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! :)

[@kathleennasca1272]

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

[@hamidohimo1]

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

[@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!!

[@aussieoma0418]

You make it look so easy thank you.

[@1230986666]

You can safely skip the first 2:30 of the video

[@ginachioco6210]

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

[@kathysiribanvlog1226]

Gaganda nman ng halaman

[@chrislangton6446]

This is Great! Straight to the point!

[@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

[@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

[@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!!

[@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

[@yuryperez6288]

Thank you! This is what I was looking for.

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@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)

[@mhasting3376]

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

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

I’m so glad!

[@champagnemane]

Thanks for easy on the eye (:)))) propagation video of Monstera. These plants at your home looked fabulous, especially the one next to your bed. Can you please help people like us with a little bit more information like, 1) what kind of soil mixture do you use? 2) Fertilizers and usage frequency 3) Watering frequency Thanks a ton in advance.

[@DanesArielle]

Hi! First of all I love your videos. Secondly, I'm propagating my monstera for the first time and have a few questions. How many cuttings should I put in one jar? How often should I change the water? What's the secret to preventing root rot? Thank you!

[@adelafuente2012]

Thank you for that. Simple and to the point.

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

I’m so glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@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!

[@slamboy66]

My Monstera is a MONSTER in my aquarium with over 4 ft of roots.

[@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

[@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.

[@yeahjustb]

you guys are so great! keep it up 🥰✨

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Thank you!! That means so much!!

[@MarlenePlantkins]

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

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

You are too kind!! Thank you!

[@matthaslam5799]

Great video, thanks for the advice! 😁

[@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

[@adrianavillegas9521]

Is there a certain time of year to propogate?

[@taliahazeez2494]

Good idea about the compass on the cell. Thanks

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@anneahzab5416]

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

[@rachellehallo4509]

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

[@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?

[@PsychedelicPhD]

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

[@Heybhu]

700 subscribers?! What?! Congratulations! 🎊🍾

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Nobhuthi Khuze Eeeeep thank you!!!!

[@naturalhealthproject]

Love it! Thank you! 🤗🤗

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Yay! You are so welcome!

[@yanivyosifov6978]

Loved it, thanks for this video.

[@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

[@sujinnoh6195]

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

[@janekelbiesabetian2998]

Great vid, very informative and detailed-thank you!

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@MarijkevanGyen]

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?

[@bencormack8373]

Thanks. Really useful vid. Also, your Monstera is absolutely immense! 😅

[@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

[@indraerlund8969]

This is so helpful! but I have one question, when should I do this with my monstera? Molly (my monstera) is about 2 years old I believe, maybe 3 and she isnt giving me that many big leaves anymore and Im thinking about propagating her but I dont know if its the right season. Can I do this in autumn? or do I have to wait for spring/summer?

[@orionlottering7349]

Gorgious plant. I agree.

[@darrenburrows-taurus]

Great video, thank you 👍

[@nayelicisneros4893]

I am NOT an indoor plant person, plants have come to me to pass on to a better place. I can grow amazing, huge fruits and veggies but never indoor plants idk why... so a few weeks ago I was hitting some yard sales with the hubby and a sweet elder lady had some of these propagating in a bucket for sale (@$2 a stock which i thought was a BARGAIN) But I told her they were too beautiful for me to take home and mess up. She told me that her best friend of 53 years had passed away a couple months ago from breast cancer (my mom just won a battle of 5 years of stage 4) and her friend got the mom plant as a gift the day her son passed in a car accident 3 years ago. And she hands me the biggest one with 6 nodes on it and said "I know she'll do great with you" and put it in my hands as a gift. I have felt so attached to it since but cant bring myself to cut in all the proper spots😢 i have clipped 3 areas but they each have 2 nodes w 2 leaves each. Should i cut it? Im sorry for the long post i just want to make the point that this little plant means a lot to me and I dont want to mess it up. I want to grow it and share it with my kids. I'm so scared i wont be able to help this little plant thrive 😭

[@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!

[@lakeiaburgess2902]

Simple and sweet 😋

[@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!!

[@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

[@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!

[@JenniferAlatorre-k6e]

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!

[@gwenn4ya]

Thank you. I propagated my monsteracuttings and they were growing fine with nice white roots, but now I’m seeing root rot ughhh. It’s been about 2 months. Any ideas why? I did rinse and cut the rotted parts out and put in fresh water.

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

That happens sometimes to me too! I’d just cut off the rotting parts - how often have you been swapping out the water?

[@gwenn4ya]

@@TheJungleUpstairs thank you for responding. Yes that’s what I did. Cut off the rotted parts. I was doing it once a week but I decided to step it up every few days. Hope that will help it get back to normal.

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@FelineJungle]

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

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

you are so sweet!! thank you!

[@PlanetMcDirt]

Holy smokes! You are fun to look at

[@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!

[@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

[@hi123zer0]

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

[@danieller5051]

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

[@TheJungleUpstairs]

Thank you!!

[@davidbettin1825]

You ROCK!

[@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!

[@San-xj3mb]

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

[@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.

[@lindalu8565]

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

[@bethabbott2]

Can you propagate a droopy leaf? And also propagate it singular? Just one in the jar? Thanks!

[@Erik-pj5kl]

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

[@craftsdn2612]

So beautiful

[@KortneyAdams-hv2ie]

Hii! I was wondering when you cut the monstera with the node do those leaves then produce more leaves or is it going to stay 1 leaf? Like I notice when my plant grows it’s always the newest leaf to produce a newer leaf if that makes sense! *first time monstera plant mom* 🥰

[@Yunpar_channel]

I am also propagating a Monstera. so KZbin algorithm leads me here. :)

[@markcraig1389]

I just subscribed to your channel!

[@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

[@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 ✨

[@jayjay182]

“He’s gross, huh?” “I hate him.” LMAOOO. You just gained a sub Bc I had no idea your mom was the camera person & she just killed me with that last line!

[@tomgoodwin7134]

We inherited a monstera from a wook after a disco biscuits show in Dillon, hoping we can get it to root. Thanks for the tips and B4L!