To increase your window leaf with the help of offshoots, there are two options to choose from. The exotic plant gives you both head and stem cuttings, which turn into a magnificent Monstera in no time at all. These instructions explain both methods to you in a practical and comprehensible manner.

The offshoots of the Monstera are cut along with the aerial roots

Cut the head cutting and let it root - this is how it works

In order for a head cutting to actually take root, the cut depends on one important detail. The following step-by-step instructions explain what to look out for with this variant of vegetative propagation:

  • The ideal cutting has at least 1 to 2 leaves and 1 to 2 aerial roots
  • Cut off the offshoot about 1 cm below the aerial root in spring
  • Allow the cut to dry for 1 hour

Place the cutting, including the aerial root, in a large nursery pot filled with peat sand or coconut fiber substrate. Placed in the partially shaded, warm window seat, keep the growing soil slightly moist with lime-free water. You give the rooting extra impetus by caring for the cutting under a transparent hood during this time. A plastic bag that is kept away from the leaves by wooden sticks as spacers is well suited.

Cut stem cuttings and root them - How to do it right

If a leafless shoot axis remains after cutting a head cutting, this part of the window leaf can also be used as a cutting. A vital stem cutting is not yet lignified and has several dormant leaf buds, which can be recognized as vegetation points on the shoot axis. This is how you proceed professionally with the offshoot:

  • Cut a stem cutting straight at the top and at an angle at the bottom to mark polarity
  • Plant in a pot with lean, slightly acidic potting soil with the sloping cut point downwards
  • Water regularly with soft water in a bright location that is not in full sun
  • Do not fertilize the plant at this stage

As with a head cutting, activate rooting and sprouting with a translucent cover. A warm, humid microclimate develops underneath, which your window leaf appreciates and makes an effort to grow accordingly. To prevent mold from forming, the hood should be aired daily.

A stem cutting gives a flock of young Monstera

To get several young plants from a single stem cutting, you can cut it up between your sleeping eyes. Place each trunk segment horizontally with the leaf bud upwards on the potting soil. Roots and leaves form from the vegetation point, whereby a humid and warm microclimate is advantageous. Then pot the young window leaf and care for it like an adult plant.

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Aerial roots do not have what it takes to be a cutting. They are responsible for the important task of supply management and detention body. If the window leaf has a stable climbing aid with a rough surface, the exotic plant can climb to lofty heights up to the ceiling if desired.

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