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Method for Propagating Monstera deliciosa by Cutting the Top to Force Buds

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Choose a larger Monstera deliciosa that is more than 3 years old, with stem nodes and 10 layers of leaves. Cut off the tender top together with one leaf; the tender top can also be used for cuttings. If it is in its vigorous growth period, it will quickly sprout new tops from the buds in the top two leaf axils of the stem, and generally at least two new buds can emerge each time. At this point, the aerial roots of the new buds will also grow at the same time. When the new buds grow to more than 3 leaves, the long aerial roots will naturally penetrate into the potting soil, and then fibrous roots capable of absorbing nutrients will grow. The two new seedlings are thus naturally formed, except that they are still connected to the mother plant.

Choose a larger Monstera deliciosa that is more than 3 years old, with stem nodes and 10 layers of leaves. Cut off the tender top together with one leaf; the tender top can also be used for cuttings. If it is in its vigorous growth period, it will quickly sprout new tops from the buds in the top two leaf axils of the stem, and generally at least two new buds can emerge each time. At this point, the aerial roots of the new buds will also grow at the same time. When the new buds grow to more than 3 leaves, the long aerial roots will naturally penetrate into the potting soil, and then fibrous roots capable of absorbing nutrients will grow. The two new seedlings are thus naturally formed, except that they are still connected to the mother plant. When the new seedlings have 4 leaves, cut them at the point where they connect to the mother plant, but do not separate the plants immediately. First use a piece of cardboard to separate the two, to prevent them from healing together again. The purpose is to let them grow independently and adapt for a period of time, and after 5 days they can be separated. At this time, new buds will sprout again from the other leaf axils, which is the beginning of new forced budding.

In terms of care, note: do not expose it to strong sunlight, especially in midsummer; it can only be placed in a spot with scattered outdoor light. Fertilizer and water must be kept up, applying 0.3% urea once a week. In addition, the new seedlings should be cut off in time, which reduces the nutrient consumption of the mother plant, and the plants should be separated on schedule.

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