Okay, so, I got this Thai Monstera Constellation cutting a while back. It wasn’t cheap, but I really wanted one. I’d seen them all over the internet, and they just looked so cool with those speckled leaves. I was a little nervous, to be honest, because I’d heard they can be a bit tricky to get going.
First, I found a healthy-looking stem with a couple of nodes. The nodes are those little bumps where the roots will eventually grow out of. It is important. The cutting I got had a nice aerial root, which I hoped would give it a head start.
Get Started!
I decided to try water propagation first. I just popped it into a glass jar filled with water, making sure at least one node was submerged. And then I waited. And waited. It felt like forever. I changed the water every few days to keep it fresh, and I made sure the jar was in a bright spot, but not in direct sunlight.
- Choose a healthy stem with nodes
- Prepare a glass jar with water
- Submerge at least one node in water
- Change water every few days
- Place in a bright spot, avoid direct sunlight
After what seemed like an eternity, I finally saw some little white root nubs starting to poke out. I was so excited! It took several weeks, but it was worth it. I kept it in the water for a while longer, just to let those roots get a little bit longer and stronger. You know, give it a fighting chance.
Keep Going!
Once the roots were a few inches long, I figured it was time to move it to soil. I got a small pot and filled it with a well-draining potting mix. A lot of people use a mix of regular potting soil, perlite, and orchid bark. That’s what I did.
- Wait for roots to grow a few inches
- Prepare a small pot with well-draining potting mix
- Use a mix of potting soil, perlite, and orchid bark
I carefully planted the cutting in the soil, making sure the roots were covered but the stem was still above the soil line. I gave it a good watering and put it back in that bright spot.
Now, it’s just a matter of keeping an eye on it. It’s still a baby, so I don’t want it to dry out completely. I water it when the top inch or so of the soil feels dry. I also mist it every now and then because they like a bit of humidity. I have noticed it seems to be doing well.
It’s been a few months now, and my little Thai Monstera Constellation is actually growing! It’s put out a couple of new leaves, and they have that beautiful variegation. I’m pretty proud of myself, to be honest. It wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be, but it definitely took some patience. Now it is a big plant in my living room. So glad to see it.
This is my way to have this plant. Hope you can get what you want.
