Practical plant care

How to propagate Monstera

A leaf and petiole may stay attractive for a long time, but without a node it cannot make a new shoot. The essential step is identifying a node and bud and using a clean tool.

Node

This part of the stem can produce roots and a new shoot.

Rooting medium

It should hold moisture while still supplying oxygen to young roots.

Time

A new leaf can appear much later than the first roots.

More useful detail

How to narrow down the cause

Mark the node

A photograph before cutting helps confirm that every section contains stem tissue able to make a shoot.

Watch tissue, not the calendar

A firm node and developing roots matter more than the number of days since cutting.

Guide

What to do step by step

1
Locate a healthy node and make a clean cut below it.
2
Place the node in the chosen medium without submerging the whole leaf.
3
Provide warmth and filtered light, and watch for any softening or rot.

Observation

What to watch next

Tissue around the node stays firm.
Roots are pale and begin to branch.
The cutting is stable in a small pot after transfer.

Important

Do not buy or take a node-less cutting when the goal is a new plant. A leaf alone cannot produce a new shoot.

Sources and further reading: University of Minnesota Extension — propagating Monstera deliciosa

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Prepared by Florli. Reviewed October 15, 2026. This is general guidance. Sources are listed with each guide, and every decision should reflect the species, location, weather and the plant’s current condition. How Florli creates its guides.