07-25-2012, 04:22 AM
Rooting Swiss Cheese Plant Cuttings
Monstera is more commonly propagated by stem cuttings. Swiss cheese plant cuttings are easy to root. With cuttings, you have the option of rooting them in water first or simply sticking them straight into the soil. Cuttings should be taken just after a leaf node, removing the bottom-most leaves.
Then either root the swiss cheese plant cuttings in water for a few weeks and transplant to a pot or partially bury the cuttings directly in the soil itself. Since they root so easily, there’s no need for rooting hormone.
from http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/indoor/m...gation.htm
Other Methods for Monstera Deliciosa Propagation
You can also propagate a Swiss cheese plant by dividing suckers into foot-long sections. These can then be gently pressed into the soil. Once they sprout, you can transplant them wherever you want.
Air layering is another method for propagating Monstera deliciosa. Simply wrap some damp sphagnum moss around the stem where an aerial root and leaf axil are located. Tie a piece of string around it to secure it in place. Then enclose this in a clear, plastic bag, with air vents, and tie it off at the top. You should start seeing new roots appear within a few months. At this time, you can clip it off and replant elsewhere.
Peace and long life
Monstera is more commonly propagated by stem cuttings. Swiss cheese plant cuttings are easy to root. With cuttings, you have the option of rooting them in water first or simply sticking them straight into the soil. Cuttings should be taken just after a leaf node, removing the bottom-most leaves.
Then either root the swiss cheese plant cuttings in water for a few weeks and transplant to a pot or partially bury the cuttings directly in the soil itself. Since they root so easily, there’s no need for rooting hormone.
from http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/indoor/m...gation.htm
Other Methods for Monstera Deliciosa Propagation
You can also propagate a Swiss cheese plant by dividing suckers into foot-long sections. These can then be gently pressed into the soil. Once they sprout, you can transplant them wherever you want.
Air layering is another method for propagating Monstera deliciosa. Simply wrap some damp sphagnum moss around the stem where an aerial root and leaf axil are located. Tie a piece of string around it to secure it in place. Then enclose this in a clear, plastic bag, with air vents, and tie it off at the top. You should start seeing new roots appear within a few months. At this time, you can clip it off and replant elsewhere.
Peace and long life
Peace and long life