Is this normal?
I bought before new year monstera borsigiana albo cutting and im trying to grow roots. But it's almost not growing? Everywhere where i read said they should grow in 3-4weeks. Can it be growing super slow because its winter and not getting enough light? Also jus started to use something to help with growing roots(person recommend that one).Before i put fertilizer and it did nothing. Now i see one more small root forming. Am i doing something wrong?
4” pot without drainage
Last watered 3 years ago
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@SocialKaramu Hello and welcome to Greg, Camilla!
Rooting a Monstera is the same for all Monsteras. It needs a bright and warm place when propagating it. Make sure you keep it out of direct sunlight as it will burn the leaves.
This is what I found on a website:
To help encourage a successful water propagation, I recommend using filtered water with either rooting hormone or something like a bit of SuperThrive to help encourage faster and stronger root development. Keep in a warm, bright spot.
However, I do not personally recommend water rooting for plants that I am deathly afraid of losing. That’s because the shock from water to soil can be dicey.
Method #2: Rooting an albo monstera cutting in sphagnum moss.
Instead, I recommend using a mixture of sphagnum moss and perlite. Occasionally I also add in some organic worm castings for nutrients—and also rooting hormone!
I love using sphagnum moss because it encourages strong root development. And there is less of a shock when transplanting it to soil. When I purchased my cutting it was already in sphagnum moss.
Keep the moss mixture moist but not wet—and keep humidity high. I have mine in my Ikea greenhouse cabinet where ambient humidity levels are a bit higher.
Once roots are nice and long, you can transplant the cutting to soil just as I described in the water rooting process. Water the soil as normal, and use a really well-draining, nutrient-rich soil. Don’t overwater! Eventually you’ll notice new growth, but remember, it takes a while.
Method #3: Rooting an albo monstera wet stick in moss
If all you can get your hands on is a little stick piece with a node—often called a “wet stick”—don’t worry—you can handle this! You can propagate this into a plant. I’ve very much wanted to try my hand at this!
To root your wet stick, put sphagnum moss and perlite into a small container. Keep the moss moist but not wet. Add the wet stick with the node facing down into the moss. And keep a clear plastic bag over it to maintain humidity.
You can also try using a DIY plant propagation box instead of a plastic bag. I love this method because you can throw a bunch of cuttings into one tiny makeshift greenhouse.
Eventually your plant will root and sprout new growth. I’d keep it in moss until one full new leaf unfurls and then transition to a small pot with soil.
How to avoid stem rot when propagating an albo
To avoid stem rot when propagating an albo monstera, make sure you don’t bury the cutting too deep, and make sure that soil isn’t too wet. Albos are prone to rot, which is another reason why water propagation scares me!
Make sure to take off whatever humidity cover you are using to ensure the cutting is exposed to some air flow. And, most of all…good luck! This isn’t the easiest plant to grow, but with these tips, the odds are in your favor!
The picture I added is in sphagnum moss.
Here is the website I got the info from: https://www.bybrittanygoldwyn.com/albo-monstera/
Here is another website with helpful info as well: https://albo-monstera.com/pages/propagation-tips-and-tricks
Rooting a Monstera is the same for all Monsteras. It needs a bright and warm place when propagating it. Make sure you keep it out of direct sunlight as it will burn the leaves.
This is what I found on a website:
To help encourage a successful water propagation, I recommend using filtered water with either rooting hormone or something like a bit of SuperThrive to help encourage faster and stronger root development. Keep in a warm, bright spot.
However, I do not personally recommend water rooting for plants that I am deathly afraid of losing. That’s because the shock from water to soil can be dicey.
Method #2: Rooting an albo monstera cutting in sphagnum moss.
Instead, I recommend using a mixture of sphagnum moss and perlite. Occasionally I also add in some organic worm castings for nutrients—and also rooting hormone!
I love using sphagnum moss because it encourages strong root development. And there is less of a shock when transplanting it to soil. When I purchased my cutting it was already in sphagnum moss.
Keep the moss mixture moist but not wet—and keep humidity high. I have mine in my Ikea greenhouse cabinet where ambient humidity levels are a bit higher.
Once roots are nice and long, you can transplant the cutting to soil just as I described in the water rooting process. Water the soil as normal, and use a really well-draining, nutrient-rich soil. Don’t overwater! Eventually you’ll notice new growth, but remember, it takes a while.
Method #3: Rooting an albo monstera wet stick in moss
If all you can get your hands on is a little stick piece with a node—often called a “wet stick”—don’t worry—you can handle this! You can propagate this into a plant. I’ve very much wanted to try my hand at this!
To root your wet stick, put sphagnum moss and perlite into a small container. Keep the moss moist but not wet. Add the wet stick with the node facing down into the moss. And keep a clear plastic bag over it to maintain humidity.
You can also try using a DIY plant propagation box instead of a plastic bag. I love this method because you can throw a bunch of cuttings into one tiny makeshift greenhouse.
Eventually your plant will root and sprout new growth. I’d keep it in moss until one full new leaf unfurls and then transition to a small pot with soil.
How to avoid stem rot when propagating an albo
To avoid stem rot when propagating an albo monstera, make sure you don’t bury the cutting too deep, and make sure that soil isn’t too wet. Albos are prone to rot, which is another reason why water propagation scares me!
Make sure to take off whatever humidity cover you are using to ensure the cutting is exposed to some air flow. And, most of all…good luck! This isn’t the easiest plant to grow, but with these tips, the odds are in your favor!
The picture I added is in sphagnum moss.
Here is the website I got the info from: https://www.bybrittanygoldwyn.com/albo-monstera/
Here is another website with helpful info as well: https://albo-monstera.com/pages/propagation-tips-and-tricks
@SocialKaramu like all props, it takes a while, but you are getting rooting. If you want to water prop, you can try adding some pothos cuttings to the same container to help speed rooting #ScienceWithGreg .
Propping takes patience, unfortunately. 😩
Best of wishes in your prop journey and can't wait to see progress photos!🫶🏿
Propping takes patience, unfortunately. 😩
Best of wishes in your prop journey and can't wait to see progress photos!🫶🏿