Propagation is easiest with monstera and pothos. Use clean shears, find a node with a tiny aerial root, and cut just below that node at a 45 degree angle.
Place the cutting in a clear jar with filtered water. Keep it in bright, indirect light and change the water every few days to prevent slime.
A leaf without a node may remain green for a while but cannot produce a complete new vine. On monstera, identify the swollen joint where the leaf and aerial root meet the stem. On pothos, look for the small brown bump opposite a leaf. Keep at least one node under water and all leaves above it.
Rinse the jar when you change the water and remove any soft, dark, or foul-smelling tissue with clean tools. A little cloudiness is not always a crisis, but persistent odor and collapsing stem tissue indicate rot. Start again above healthy tissue if the damaged area continues to spread.
Roots usually appear in two to three weeks. Once they reach 5–10 cm, move the cutting into airy soil with drainage and keep it evenly moist for the first two weeks.
Use a small pot that is only slightly wider than the new roots. Make a hole in pre-moistened mix, place the roots without forcing them into a tight bend, and firm the mix gently. Keep the plant in similar indirect light while it adapts. New growth is a better sign of success than an exact number of days.
Track the plant in Fylora to log photos, set watering reminders, and make sure the new growth stays healthy after potting.
