How to Grow Monstera in Water: Methods and Precautions Explained

  Monstera can be grown not only in soil but also propagated in water, and as long as it is cared for properly, it will grow well in a water environment. In addition to the roots being able to absorb oxygen from the water, its stems and leaves are also covered with aerial roots, so it can absorb oxygen from the air as well.

  So how do you convert a soil-grown Monstera to water culture? In fact, as long as the conditions are met, this is entirely possible. First, take the plant out of the flower pot, wash the soil off the roots, and place it in water at room temperature to grow. Of course, we can also cut branches from a soil-grown mature plant for water propagation, which likewise achieves the goal of enjoying both the leaves and the roots.

  The following are the methods/steps for growing Monstera in water:

  1. Container preparation

  Choose a container of moderate size. There are certain requirements for choosing the container; it is recommended to use a thick, sturdy container for growing Monstera, so that it will not tip over because the plant's branches and leaves grow too vigorously.

  2. Filling the container with water

  After choosing the container, the next step is to pour an appropriate amount of clean water into it. Because clean water is relatively pure, it is better for plant growth. If you use tap water for growing, it is recommended to let it sit for 1-2 days before use, which is safer.

  3. Cutting the cuttings

  Cut some branches from a soil-grown mature Monstera to use as cuttings, but choose branches that are growing vigorously and have buds and aerial roots as cuttings; this is the prerequisite for ensuring the plant develops roots.

  4. Water propagation by cuttings

  Insert the cut cuttings into a container filled with an appropriate amount of clean water. If everything is normal, it is recommended to change the clean water once a week, until a large number of water roots grow from the base of the Monstera cuttings, which shows that our water propagation process has succeeded.

  5. Care and management

  After the young plant has resumed normal growth and stabilized, the clean water in the container should then be replaced with a nutrient solution prepared in advance. Then place it in a spot that receives scattered light for care and management. In summer, the water culture temperature should be below 28°C, so cooling and moisture-retention measures need to be taken; in winter, because the temperature is lower, it is necessary to take protective measures for it, while also avoiding cold winds.

  Precautions:

  1. The depth of the nutrient solution in the container must not exceed half the height of the root system, to ensure that the upper part of the root system can absorb oxygen from the air.

  2. In summer, take shading and cooling measures; in winter, ensure warmth and light reception.

  3. Often gently shake the container to encourage oxygen to dissolve into the nutrient solution, thereby increasing the oxygen content in the nutrient solution.

  4. As far as possible, change the nutrient solution every day in summer and once a week in winter.

  5. Ammonium nitrogen must not be dissolved into the nutrient solution, and the pH value of the nutrient solution needs to be kept between 6-7.