# **How and When to plant Monstera Cutting**

Monstera plant propagation from cuttings is simple and enjoyable, but taking the cutting is only the first step. How do you encourage the cutting to germinate? Naturally, there is also the issue of **[when to plant monstera cutting](https://dignursery.com/when-to-plant-monstera-cutting/)**.

Not to worry! We'll go through how to get your cutting to root, how to tell when to plant, and your many planting options (since you don't always have to put in potting soil!).

Let's get going!


**Monstera Plant Propagation Through Cuttings**

Make sure to first read our instruction on taking a cutting from your monstera plant if you have never propagated using cuttings and are unsure of how to proceed. Let's wait.

Do you have a glass of water with your cutting in it? Good! There are a few things you can do to expedite the process and improve your chances of developing robust, healthy roots. It takes a cutting a few weeks to begin to root.

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**Here are our suggestions for helping your cutting develop into a strong new plant:**

1. Put it in a well-lit area. This is crucial since sunlight is a plant's main source of energy, and a fresh cutting needs a LOT of energy to both heal from the pain of being cut and sprout strong new roots. If you don't have access to a window that doesn't receive much direct sunshine, any location that is near a bright window will do as long as the cutting is not exposed to the sun's rays.
2. Clean up your water and container. When you cut yourself, the open wound is extremely vulnerable to infection, which can quickly kill your cutting. Use a clean, disinfected container if possible while cutting, and change the water (and maybe the container) once a week.
3. Implement a propagation promoter. We developed this incredible substance to act as a rooting hormone to promote quicker rooting and to guard your cuttings from infection.

**How and When to Plant a Monstera Cutting**

You should plant your monstera cutting when the roots are at least an inch long, as opposed to waiting a specific amount of time. a minimum. You can always wait longer if you're unsure when to plant. In this situation, it is advisable to err on the side of caution.

This should typically take 4-6 weeks. Your time from cutting to planting will probably be closer to 4 weeks if you follow our advice above.

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**So, once the roots are long enough, what are your alternatives for planting your cutting?**

**1. Placing a slice of monstera in soil**

The most popular option is to grow your monstera cutting in a pot filled with potting soil, ideally one that has a pH of 5.5 to 6.0. This moisture meter also measures light and pH, and we adore it!

Our Premium Monstera Soil, which is sold on Amazon, or this do-it-yourself formula from Kaylee Ellen on YouTube are our top recommendations for monstera potting soil.

Both options offer the best nutrition, pH balance, water retention, aeration, and nutrition for your fresh cutting for monstera plants!

2. Hydroponically growing your monstera plant

Any technique for growing plants without soil is referred to as hydroponics. Typically, it refers to growing plants in inorganic potting soil, like clay LECA balls, or in just water (which you've already done with your cutting!).

You might want to try them out because monstera
plants react favorably to these techniques.

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**Find out more about the growth of monstera**

Are you yet a monstera plant propagation addict? Certainly are! In the end, it's a fantastic method to expand your collection of monstera on a budget and even share different sorts with monstera-loving friends!