What are the ways to propagate Monstera deliciosa? Can it be propagated at home?

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1. Reproduction method

2. Can breeding be done at home?

Monstera deliciosa can be propagated by cuttings. You can choose to cut off the side branches of the current year as cuttings in spring and autumn. Divide them into several sections, leaving 1-2 stem nodes in each section, and prepare a suitable substrate. Insert it. Propagation by division can be done in summer or autumn by cutting off healthy and thick side branches and transplanting them into flower pots. For sowing and propagation, you can wait until the seeds are mature, pick them, soak them for germination, and then sow and plant them.

1. Propagation methods

1. Cuttings: Monstera deliciosa can be propagated by cuttings. This method is very common, easy to operate, and has a relatively high survival rate. higher. Cuttings can be taken in spring and autumn. Cut branches from the grown Monstera plants. You can cut off the side branches of the current year and use them as cuttings. Divide the cuttings into several sections, leaving 1-2 stem nodes on each section. , retain some small aerial roots. Prepare a suitable matrix and then insert the small segment into the matrix.

2. Division: propagation by division It’s also possible, you can choose to do it in summer or autumn, and it can be done in conjunction with repotting. Take the Monstera deliciosa plant out of the flower pot, and then cut off the healthy and thick side branches. The cut parts must have aerial roots. These aerial roots are an important factor for later growth, and then transplant them into the flower pot. , pay attention to maintenance.

3. Sowing: in Monstera Artificial pollination during flowering can improve the seed setting rate, and then the seeds are picked when they are mature. It is best to sow seeds indoors. First select healthy seeds, then soak them in warm water to germinate, and then sow them for planting.

2. Can breeding be done at home?

Breeding can be done at home. The operation is not complicated and the survival rate is relatively high.

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