This is as found, minus a lot of dried up dead leaves (super sad, nobody cared when the house got cleared up). I will add fresh soil asap. Most of the leaves left are intact, though dry. One showed signs of starting to dry up (see pictures?). And there seemed to be a lot of these little branchlets down near the root ball, are those air roots or dry stuff? Or has so much gone away through wilting that it might be better in the long run to cut down into cuttings and make new plants? I appreciate any support for the rescue 🙂
ListOverLoad
The growth at the bottom looks like roots to me. I have 4 Monsteras (different types) but I’m still a newbie. I just got one in that has a root that the top sticks out from the soil.
I have “commitment issues” when it comes to some big chop/props. I am not a pro. But if this were my plant, I think I’d buy spagnum moss and rooting powder. Leave the plant as is. Make slits at certain parts near nodes that you would cut to make new plants, apply rooting hormone (potentially mixed with some water to make a paste, mine is a powder not sure if there is a gel/liquid form) and use the spagnum with some sort of material to make a damp “sponge” for any roots to grow into. Keep the moss damp for a few days. Once you see good roots, chop the plant and either prop in water, more moss, or straight to soil. I’m happy to “draw” where I’d apply root hormone, and where I’d later chop.
This process is a bit over the top, you could just cut it and put it in water and would probably have a good chance of successful roots. But because of the sentimental value, I think my way gives a chance to see if roots will form where you want them before you cut up the plant and risk segments not rooting.
DifficultVictory4598
Cut 1 or 2 nodes under the leaves, let it root in water or moss and then report in fresh, good draining soil
XoZoonie
I would definitely chop and prop this, you could have a lot of plants from this as long as every cutting has a node or 2, put the ones with no leaves in a prop box with damp sphagnum moss and the rest in water. Once they have developed roots- and roots have developed roots, pot them individually into a chunky aroid mix. You could do 2 or more at a time but they will compete for recourses that way. They want bright indirect light, as bright as you can get it- slowly introduce them into higher light levels to avoid sunburn. They like to be snug in their pot so you shouldn’t need to repot into a bigger pot very often, be careful not to over water. I like to water mine when the soil is completely dry, you could even start by waiting until the plant shows you it’s thirsty. The leaves will get more mailable or even droop slightly, do this until you know it’s schedule and can catch it a few days early.
WirelessCum
Give em a nice window
LoudKaleidoscope8576
I’m so sorry about your uncle. Monstera will do great in bright indirect light. Watch YouTuber “Kill This Plant” he gives a lot of good info on Monsteras.
Idek1116
I’m Sorry for your loss. I personally would air layer it (put a ziplock bag filled with sphagnum moss over the lowest node) and wait till that grows in a spot with either direct or indirect bright light and water when the soil is completely dry.
Eventually after the air layering is putting out nice secondary roots (the roots that come out of the thicker ariel roots.) Also you preferably want a nice chunk of root mass to support the growth above.
The_Squirrel_Girl-
Sorry for your loss.
Great advice from all the propagation experts in this sub.
Once you have enough baby plants 🌱 give some away to friends and family and name them all after your uncle. 💕
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This is as found, minus a lot of dried up dead leaves (super sad, nobody cared when the house got cleared up). I will add fresh soil asap. Most of the leaves left are intact, though dry. One showed signs of starting to dry up (see pictures?). And there seemed to be a lot of these little branchlets down near the root ball, are those air roots or dry stuff? Or has so much gone away through wilting that it might be better in the long run to cut down into cuttings and make new plants? I appreciate any support for the rescue 🙂
The growth at the bottom looks like roots to me. I have 4 Monsteras (different types) but I’m still a newbie. I just got one in that has a root that the top sticks out from the soil.
https://preview.redd.it/5v6yi6zgjiqe1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d0f2df936199c4ad66961ba7a6d8d9f210945f1
I have “commitment issues” when it comes to some big chop/props. I am not a pro. But if this were my plant, I think I’d buy spagnum moss and rooting powder. Leave the plant as is. Make slits at certain parts near nodes that you would cut to make new plants, apply rooting hormone (potentially mixed with some water to make a paste, mine is a powder not sure if there is a gel/liquid form) and use the spagnum with some sort of material to make a damp “sponge” for any roots to grow into. Keep the moss damp for a few days. Once you see good roots, chop the plant and either prop in water, more moss, or straight to soil. I’m happy to “draw” where I’d apply root hormone, and where I’d later chop.
This process is a bit over the top, you could just cut it and put it in water and would probably have a good chance of successful roots. But because of the sentimental value, I think my way gives a chance to see if roots will form where you want them before you cut up the plant and risk segments not rooting.
Cut 1 or 2 nodes under the leaves, let it root in water or moss and then report in fresh, good draining soil
I would definitely chop and prop this, you could have a lot of plants from this as long as every cutting has a node or 2, put the ones with no leaves in a prop box with damp sphagnum moss and the rest in water. Once they have developed roots- and roots have developed roots, pot them individually into a chunky aroid mix. You could do 2 or more at a time but they will compete for recourses that way. They want bright indirect light, as bright as you can get it- slowly introduce them into higher light levels to avoid sunburn. They like to be snug in their pot so you shouldn’t need to repot into a bigger pot very often, be careful not to over water. I like to water mine when the soil is completely dry, you could even start by waiting until the plant shows you it’s thirsty. The leaves will get more mailable or even droop slightly, do this until you know it’s schedule and can catch it a few days early.
Give em a nice window
I’m so sorry about your uncle. Monstera will do great in bright indirect light. Watch YouTuber “Kill This Plant” he gives a lot of good info on Monsteras.
I’m Sorry for your loss. I personally would air layer it (put a ziplock bag filled with sphagnum moss over the lowest node) and wait till that grows in a spot with either direct or indirect bright light and water when the soil is completely dry.
Eventually after the air layering is putting out nice secondary roots (the roots that come out of the thicker ariel roots.) Also you preferably want a nice chunk of root mass to support the growth above.
Sorry for your loss.
Great advice from all the propagation experts in this sub.
Once you have enough baby plants 🌱 give some away to friends and family and name them all after your uncle. 💕