You absolutely *can*, but I’d recommend propping it first somewhere that can be monitored, which is why water propping is so popular. Albos are more prone to rot. A clear container would be a great solution for this. Perlite and sphagnum are great options too— but if you do go the soil route, make sure it’s a very chunky substrate. It’ll need to be kept moist (but not damp) while it roots. I’d recommend higher humidity and a heat mat as well as plenty of light (regardless of prop method).
prf_q
Water prop is recommended first until you get proper root development.
StuckLeaf
I personally would prop in water, just because it’s easy. The bottom root doesn’t look like rot to me. Monstera aerial roots can often get damaged mechanically and they’ll kind of dry up and shrivel at the end and then shoot off a new root tip from the side of the healthy root.
I also agree with the suggestion of perlite propagation as that makes for a very easy transfer into soil. I know a lot of folks say to only put the roots in the water with the stem above the waterline, but I just had three albo cuttings I tossed in a vase like cut flowers and they all pushed out new growth underwater, didn’t have an issue with rot. Whatever you choose, just monitor it to make sure it’s staying healthy and producing new healthy roots.
Milf-Whisperer
I’d prop it in a different medium first. Spanghum moss is my favorite but I’ve seen people have great success with perlite or water
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While you *can*, I personally wouldn’t
The bottom root might look a bit rotten. IMO
You absolutely *can*, but I’d recommend propping it first somewhere that can be monitored, which is why water propping is so popular. Albos are more prone to rot. A clear container would be a great solution for this. Perlite and sphagnum are great options too— but if you do go the soil route, make sure it’s a very chunky substrate. It’ll need to be kept moist (but not damp) while it roots. I’d recommend higher humidity and a heat mat as well as plenty of light (regardless of prop method).
Water prop is recommended first until you get proper root development.
I personally would prop in water, just because it’s easy. The bottom root doesn’t look like rot to me. Monstera aerial roots can often get damaged mechanically and they’ll kind of dry up and shrivel at the end and then shoot off a new root tip from the side of the healthy root.
I also agree with the suggestion of perlite propagation as that makes for a very easy transfer into soil. I know a lot of folks say to only put the roots in the water with the stem above the waterline, but I just had three albo cuttings I tossed in a vase like cut flowers and they all pushed out new growth underwater, didn’t have an issue with rot. Whatever you choose, just monitor it to make sure it’s staying healthy and producing new healthy roots.
I’d prop it in a different medium first. Spanghum moss is my favorite but I’ve seen people have great success with perlite or water