Are you intrigued by the ornamental, amusingly textured foliage of the Swiss cheese plant? It’s time to find out how to propagate Swiss cheese plant for those weird, fascinating, deep-green, perforated leaves! Swiss cheese plants (Monstera deliciosa) look like little trees, but they are actually a climbing, vine-like evergreen tropical ornamental plant. Give it some time, a lot of dedication and steady hands, and you’ll be able to give your home more of the Swiss cheese plant’s unique, dramatic beauty.
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How To Propogate Swiss Cheese Plant?
If you want to propagate Swiss cheese plant, aerial root cuttings are the way to do it. Aerial root cuttings involve chopping off the plant’s thick stems, which then produce roots and eventually grow into an adult plant. It’s important to have a sharp blade and steady hands when doing any cutting, and start by sanitizing the blades.
Choosing the Root Clippings
- Aim for pieces with at least one or two sections filled with roots
- Make sure the clippings are thick enough so that they don’t dry out too fast
- Be sure to choose clippings with sections that curl inward – these are the ones that will most likely propagate successfully
Growing the Root Clippings
- Place the clippings on the soil or growing media
- Be sure to keep the growing areas moist and have plenty of air flow
- Give the clippings adequate light, preferably natural, indirect sunlight
- Check the clippings every few days for new root growth
Once the new roots start showing, the clippings can be transplanted into individual containers of soil. One of the unique traits of the Swiss Cheese Plants is its ability to quickly form a mature root system. Therefore, when the new cuttings are replanted into its individual soil, it’ll usually take around two or three weeks for the plant to take off!
Propagating Swiss cheese plants is an enjoyable project that can transform your home into a jungle paradise and brighten up any dark corner of the house. Be prepared for the challenge, take your time and be confident in yourself. You are now prepared to be the proud parent of multiple stunning Swiss cheese vines, with their unique pinholes and green leaves, for years to come!
It can be a long and laborious journey but, with patience and dedication, you’ll be able to checkout-out with a shopping cart full of your very own Swiss cheese plants!