Don't throw away the cuttings you prune from your Monstera deliciosa - process them this way and you'll get another pot

The leaves of the Monstera deliciosa are especially large, making it a very beautiful foliage plant. Many gardening enthusiasts prune it to prevent problems like leggy growth. But don't throw away the pruned branches - you can use them for cuttings.

Choose a cut branch, making sure it has aerial roots and two or three bud nodes, so it will be more likely to survive during the cutting process.

Don't rush to plant the cut branch right away. First put it in a cool, shaded place to dry, which helps prevent wound infection.

Use leaf mold or garden soil mixed with vermiculite or river sand, and you can use it for cuttings - no special soil preparation is needed.

After that, use a hard stick or something similar to poke small holes in the soil, then insert the Monstera deliciosa branch. Don't insert it too deep - three or four cm is enough.

Water it thoroughly, then place it in a well-ventilated, shaded spot for care. Normally, be careful to keep the potting soil and surrounding environment moist.

Keeping the temperature between 20-25°C can shorten the time it takes for the Monstera deliciosa branch to root. Note that the temperature must not drop below 10°C, otherwise its cut end will be difficult to heal, which will affect its survival.

After about a month, roots will grow. If you don't know how to tell whether it has grown roots, you can check whether axillary buds have appeared on it - if axillary buds grow out, that means roots have formed.