Propagating Monstera Peru is a piece of cake! It is as easy as propagating most other Monsteras and other vining plants. If your Monstera Peru already matured, then it's time to prepare for the propagation to produce more variegated plants. I've already compiled the steps, how to care for it, and other things that help your Monstera Peru grow well. See below!
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Propagation in Pot
The first option to propagate Monstera Peru is to use a potting medium. It is the most popular choice and considered the easiest one. See the steps below:
- Identify a healthy vine with at least one leaf and one node
- Prepare a clean scissor and cut the vine below the node
- Next, put the vine into a moistened potting medium so the node is buried
- In this step, it is essential to place the cutting where it will receive bright and indirect light
- As the roots develop, ensure to keep the potting medium slightly moist but ensure it is not wet
- Wait for some weeks until the plant grows.
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Propagation in Water
Propagating the Monstera Peru in water ideally goes through the same process, but the medium is water instead of soil. Here is the step-by-step:
- First, identify a healthy vibe that has at least one leaf and node
- Using clean scissors, cut the vine right below the node
- Put the cutting into a container full of water. Please ensure the node is under the water but not the leaves
- Place the cutting in bright and indirect light. Don't forget to refill the water as needed and replace it when it gets grimy
- The roots may reach two to three inches long after some days. Next, you can plant your cutting into its permanent pot
- Water it and start caring for it like a typical plant!
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Monstera Peru Care
Caring for Monstera Peru is undoubtedly easy. Its care differs from other monstera species, so ensure you know it before having one.
- Avoid putting this plant in direct sunlight and only produce indirect but bright light
- Please use only airy, well-draining soil mix
- You can provide support for Monstera Peru to climb. I use a trellis for this!
- Maintain a warm and humid environment.
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Best Time to Propagate Monstera Peru
The best time to propagate Monstera Peru is during its growing season. This is also the best time to prune overgrown plants. It is around spring and summer. All because these months have the best humidity.
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Monstera Peru Yellow Leaves
Monstera Peru has dark green foliage. If you see yellow leaves on your plant, it is a sign that it isn't receiving enough sunlight or that it is overwatered. Yellow leaves are a sign of stress, so you must act immediately to care for them.
Conclusion
Propagating Monstera Peru is easy, right? The steps are pretty easy to follow! If you are ready to create new variegated plants from Monstera Peru, prepare your mother plant and medium today!