A Detailed Guide to the Latest Method for Propagating Monstera deliciosa by Water-Culture Cuttings

Monstera deliciosa (swiss cheese plant) is a very common flowering ornamental plant in our daily lives. Monstera deliciosa has very high ornamental value and enjoys considerable market demand, so more and more people are growing it now. When growing Monstera deliciosa, the most important thing is its propagation. There are many propagation methods for Monstera deliciosa, among which water culture is relatively common. So today, the editor brings you the water culture propagation method for Monstera deliciosa. Let's take a look!

1. Preparatory work before cutting

When carrying out water-culture cuttings of Monstera deliciosa, you must first select good cuttings for water culture, ensuring they are at least two nodes in length. They must not be too short; if too short, the rooting rate will be affected. Then you must also ensure the cut end of the stem is smooth and kept at a distance from the node, with the space between two nodes being best. The aerial roots on the cutting can be retained; if the aerial roots are relatively long, then a section should be properly cut off, keeping them at about 4cm. If the leaves are not large, they can be cut off; small leaves can be properly retained.

2. Cutting time

When carrying out water-culture cuttings of Monstera deliciosa, the choice of time is very important. Generally, it can be done from May to October each year, as long as the temperature is kept above about 20 degrees. However, the best time for water culture of Monstera deliciosa should be chosen from June to August each year, because the temperature during this period is relatively high. Therefore, Monstera deliciosa roots relatively quickly, and the survival rate can also be improved as a result, and leaves can grow in the same year. If the temperature is above 30 degrees, roots can form in about half a month; under the same conditions, Monstera deliciosa grown in soil takes a month to root.

3. Cutting method

⟦NL>First, we must choose a good container for water-culture cuttings. The container must be kept clean and tidy, then put clean water into the container, and then directly place the cutting into the container. The depth of the water should be kept level with the withered section of the cutting. After placing it in the water, put the container in a windless, sunny place, which can promote root development; be careful to do a good job of wind protection, otherwise it will affect the cut wound of Monstera deliciosa and reduce the rooting rate.

During water culture, generally water should be added once about every two days, but you should also be careful to control the water depth well. Moreover, when adding water, be careful not to let Monstera deliciosa shake noticeably. When you find that the cutting has produced new roots, you can begin potting it up. The new roots of Monstera deliciosa break relatively easily, so the new roots must not be too long and should be kept at about two centimeters. The planting soil should mainly be soil rich in humus. After potting, fertilize once about every 7 days and place it in a semi-shaded place.

The above is a brief introduction to the water-culture cutting propagation method for Monstera deliciosa. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can be helpful to everyone!