The plant that will be discussed later in the article is a guest from the very real tropical jungles of South America.
Monstera has long been a leader among lovers of indoor plants, primarily due to its unusual ornamental leaves, unpretentiousness in the care, as well as simple breeding, which even a novice in this business can handle.
Monstera breeding methods
Gardeners identify five ways to breed monsteras:
- apical cuttings;
- stem cuttings;
- using seeds;
- layering;
- leaves.
Familiarize yourself with the types of monstera, the rules of care, the causes of yellowing leaves.
How to propagate monster cuttings
For reproduction by cuttings any adult plant is suitable. Monstera breeding is best done in the spring. There are two types of cuttings - apical and stem.
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Reproduction peculiarities by apical cuttings
This method of breeding monsters can be called the easiest. You should choose a strong stalk from the very top of the plant. Please note that at least one kidney should be located on it. Put the cutting in the water and wait for it to take root.
Since monstera grows long roots, immediately prepare a large container in which it will be comfortable for her to grow roots. It is best to use boiled water in which a tablet of activated carbon is diluted or a small amount of charcoal is added.
These measures are experienced flower growers in order to slow down the processes of decay, which can spoil the plant. After the flower has released at least three strong roots - get ready to transplant it into the ground at a permanent place.
Important! If you can not decide on the choice of suitable cuttings monsters for reproduction - give preference to short. Long cuttings take root longer and most often begin to rot in the process of increasing the root mass.
Monstera breeding stem cuttings
The method of breeding Monstera using stem cuttings is almost as good as the method described above. Select a portion of the stem on which several buds are located. Carefully cut it with sharp scissors, place it in the ground and pour a cutting on it a little.
Instead of soil, you can use a hydrogel for plants or any nutrient mixture. Soil temperature should not fall below + 26-28 ° C. In order to accelerate the formation of new roots, you can cover stem cuttings with plastic film or place them under glass.
In this way, you will create a greenhouse effect that will resemble the plant climate in its native jungle. To avoid the appearance of mold, once a day for some time, open the cuttings and let them "breathe."
Being in such comfortable conditions, the new roots of the monsters will not keep you waiting for a long time, wait until they get stronger and boldly replant the indoor plant in a new pot.
How to propagate monster cuttings: video
Peculiarities of planting seeds by Monstera
The seed breeding method of the monster is a rather complicated and time-consuming process, most often it is used by experienced gardeners to breed new plant varieties. In order to have all your efforts to grow a room vine from seeds to have a successful ending, use our advice.
Did you know? In the home cultivation of Monstera rarely pleases gardeners with their flowering. But in natural conditions - in the tropical jungle the monster bloom is a very common sight. The plant produces large flowers that look like a cob of mauve lilac color. It is edible and, according to eyewitnesses, have a sweetish taste and smell of strawberries.
When and where to sow monstera seeds
This type of germination should start in the period from late February to the end of March. Prepare small containers that fill with nutrient primer. As an alternative to the soil - you can use peat moss, or sphagnum, which is very popular among gardeners due to its ability to absorb and retain moisture inside.
Dip the monstera seeds into sphagnum and cover with a plastic wrap on top. If on the film you notice an insufficient amount of condensate, then once a day, spray on the seeds from a spray bottle. Keep seed containers in a warm, well-lit place and keep them from drafts. After about 2-6 weeks you will notice the first shoots, which will soon turn into a strong seedling.
How to grow monster from seed
How to care for seedlings
Caring for monstera seedlings is absolutely no different from caring for seedlings of any other indoor plant. Provide seedlings with a daily spraying of a spray bottle and protect them from cold drafts. The required level of heat and light can be obtained with the help of special fitolamps, the red glow of which accelerates the processes of photosynthesis and promotes the growth of new leaves.
After the monstera has released a pair of strong shoots, the next stage of seed growing begins - diving seedlings. The growth rate of a plant directly depends on the development of its root system, therefore it is important to choose a sufficiently spacious pot in which monster seedlings can fully grow and develop.
Important! Monstera juice can cause burns to the mucous membranes, as well as cause an allergic reaction. If ingested, it can cause bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
Rules for the care of young plants
After transplanting young plants into nutrient soil, select the lightest and warmest place in the room and place the pots there. Cool air can significantly slow down the growth of plants - so keep seedlings from drafts, it is best to place them at a distance of 1 m from the window.
Pay special attention to regularly spraying the leaves with room-temperature water from a spray bottle. Do not be alarmed if you see that the first leaves do not have cut edges - such leaves are called juvenile, and they will disappear as the plant grows and grows. Basically, the beautiful carved leaves of this plant appear in the sixth or eighth month after planting seedlings in the ground.
Monstera grows well in dimly lit conditions. Adiantum, chlorophytum, clevium, begonia, anthurium, spathiphyllum, ficus, aspidistrum can also be placed in the shade.
Monstera breeding rules
Monstera gardeners consider this breeding method the most reliable. All you need is to find a strong leaf with the most developed aerial roots on it. Carefully place them in a small plastic bag, inside which must be sphagnum moss.
You can use a plastic film, which you tied it to the air roots. Moisturize the moss daily and watch the growth of the roots - they should have enough space for development.
It often happens that the sprout, in addition to the roots, begins to release the leaves - this can be considered a sign that you are doing everything right. After the shoot has grown roots, cut it from the mother plant and plant it in a pot.
Instead of a plastic film, you can use a plastic bottle with water in which you can put air slips. For convenience, tie the bottle to the stem with a twine and do not forget to add water to it at room temperature.
When you see that the roots have reached the desired size - remove the bottle, carefully cut off the shoot and plant it in a pot with the prepared soil in a permanent place.
Did you know? Attentive growers have noticed that shortly before a heavy rain, small grains of moisture may appear on the leaves of this plant. This is due to the fact that before the precipitation the air is saturated with moisture, which then leaves out.
How to propagate monster leaves
Noticing that your monstera suddenly "dropped" its beautiful leaf, do not rush to throw it away - with its help you can try another way of breeding this houseplant. Put the leaf in a jar of water (it is better to use a volume of at least one and a half liters) and wait until the process of increasing the root mass starts.
To speed up this process, place the jar in a bright and warm place. After some time, when the roots grow to the desired size, transplant the leaf into a spacious pot. So that the planted leaf does not fall to the ground under its own weight, tie it to any support.
The main sign that the leaf of the Monstera has taken root in the new place will be its strong and taut look. Caring for it includes all the procedures that are used for any other transplanted plants - regular watering, spraying with water at room temperature, storing the shoots, and placing the flower in a well-lit and warm place.
The large carved leaves and the impressive size of the monstera make it look like a palm tree, although it belongs to lianas. Learn more about palm trees Hamedorei, livistons, rapis, yucca, date.That's all the secrets of reproduction of this beautiful indoor plants. As you can see, practically every part of the plant is suitable for breeding monstera. Choose a convenient way for you, and our tips will help you complete the job.
How best to propagate monster: reviews
A month ago, they brought me 3 cutting monster.
Root decided differently.
One stalk just stuck in the universal ground.
The second set in the water with activated carbon.
On the third handle, cut a sheet, put it in a universal ground and covered it with plastic (a greenhouse).
No backlight and heating. It looked like this:
A month later, here's the result:
The stalk in the ground, with the leaf, has not changed at all - the leaf is green, bold. The kidney is not even swollen. Probably the roots grow.
***
A stalk in the water revived the bud, gave a little root. Leaf as well as the first, healthy. I will plant in the ground.
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Well, the cutting of greenhouse. Just a week later she kicked out a kidney. A leaf stump dropped in two weeks.
*** And I shoved a cut leaf into the water. Alive, well, not hinting at the roots. I will watch further - just wondering.
