Hii, I saved two tiny stems from a dying monstera (as far as i know) some months ago and I was scared to propagate it for so long, it’s become this monstrosity. My question is: how do I repot this into soil? How would I get enough soil in between the roots? Do I dry out the roots first? First time propagating so very much a rookie!
by Sorry_District_2963
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Okay I think I’m going to get downvoted but I’m really not trying to be snarky
Just plant it. Put some dirt in a pot, put the roots in there, fill it in best you can, make sure it doesn’t snap, get a stick to prop it up with a little plant twist tie but not very tight – eventually you can get a mini moss pole.
There’s no reason to dry the roots because… you’re gonna water the plant right? And it’s already living in water, right? So.
Don’t over think it just pot it. The plants live without us just fine, it’s hard to mess up. Pot in with tropical potting soil if you can, theres special mixes in small bags at department store snd Home Depot garden sections. Once you pot it, water it, and then don’t water it until the top few inches of the soil is dry. It might take him a minute to acclimate. Don’t worry. Plants are resilient and all those roots aren’t gonna go anywhere.
Don’t overwater it. Just soak it every 7-9 days or so. You got this!
The large root system you have grown is a good sign of a healthy plant ready to be transferred to soil. The process involves a few key steps to help the plant transition from a water-based environment to a soil-based one
Carefully remove the plant from the water. The roots will be very tangled, so try to gently separate them as much as possible without causing too much damage. It’s not necessary to dry the roots out before repotting; they will be fine transitioning from water to moist soil.
Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current root ball. This will give the roots room to grow without holding too much excess moisture. Prepare a well-draining soil mix. A good mix for Monsteras and similar plants often includes indoor potting mix, perlite, and orchid bark to ensure proper aeration and drainage.
Add a layer of the prepared soil mix to the bottom of the new pot. Place the plant in the center of the pot, ensuring it is at the correct depth. Gently fill the pot with the remaining soil, working it in between the roots. You can use your fingers or a small tool to lightly press the soil down and remove any large air pockets
If you’re not sure about what to do, I’ll take it and put it in LECA for my collection. 😆