I’m propagating my monstera. How long should the roots be...
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My favorite answer: it depends.
If regular roots, the standard is multiple 4" roots. If the plant has at least 1 healthy aerial root of 1-2", you can go ahead and plant that aerial root in the soil. That's how I propagate my "regular" Monstera (Adansonii and Deliciosa) just bury aerial roots in soil and don't let it dry out until you see roots/new growth.
If regular roots, the standard is multiple 4" roots. If the plant has at least 1 healthy aerial root of 1-2", you can go ahead and plant that aerial root in the soil. That's how I propagate my "regular" Monstera (Adansonii and Deliciosa) just bury aerial roots in soil and don't let it dry out until you see roots/new growth.
@R_L15748 definitely ready!
Most important thing when transferring to soil is to keep the soil from drying out until you see new roots or growth. Not soggy, but water when just about dry. Those roots are used to constant moisture and will need a transition period.
For Monstera, the chunkier mix the better.
Most important thing when transferring to soil is to keep the soil from drying out until you see new roots or growth. Not soggy, but water when just about dry. Those roots are used to constant moisture and will need a transition period.
For Monstera, the chunkier mix the better.
I have pete moss, lava rocks and orchid mix. I had to cut that one off of the mother plant because it has quadrupled in size since my wife rescued it from Lowe’s. It only had three leaves on it when she got it. The plant now stands about 5 feet tall and almost 4 feet wide. The piece that I cut off was just growing way out to the side.