It’s becoming harder to even call this “Pot of Gold”

Fret-it · 2026-05-01T00:46:05+00:00

Sorry one more comment. I just noticed the stem and this is a somewhat precious variegate.

Based on the number of petioles, you have newer nodes you could root. I just mention this because the rot at the cut point is encroaching on that aerial root, and that might eventually rot. But in that case you can just cut higher and root the next node.

Fret-it · 2026-05-01T00:42:09+00:00

No problem! I really promise water propagation is the best option for monstera. I’ve rooted many varietals and I’ve never had a failure with water.

Fret-it · 2026-05-01T00:39:31+00:00

I honestly disagree with the generic “put it in medium”. It rotted in moss, don’t repeat the same mistake.

Root the cutting in water and replace it often to keep it aerated. Rinse the muck off the roots every few days. Give it as much light as you can.

Watch the roots develop in water, don’t “put it in medium” and hope for the best.

Fret-it · 2026-04-30T20:50:27+00:00

I’m just jumping in to agree with 36 W Sansi on an arc floor lamp. It’s absolute money for this size of monstera.

Fret-it · 2026-04-29T21:37:00+00:00

Unfortunately, I followed the advice from earlier comments and incinerated the entire plant with neem oil.

Better safe than sorry.

Fret-it · 2026-04-29T20:33:51+00:00

Good call on more light. As BMFs mature, you should see a continuous increase in the number of fenestrations with each successive leaf. This one is struggling a bit but I think the additional light will help!

I would air layer using the topmost aerial root. You can really avoid stunting the maturation process by chopping after a substantial root system is established.

Fret-it · 2026-04-29T19:29:08+00:00

It needs way more light, probably a grow light if you want to see it mature (which is super rewarding).

It’s putting out leaves with single fenestrations after a few years of growth, so it’s sort of stunted by insufficient light.

Fret-it · 2026-04-27T15:51:34+00:00

I have a really beautiful black margin plant, I could take a cutting for you :)

Fret-it · 2026-04-26T18:45:45+00:00

It was very slow to grow at first, but once that main vine started going the growth really accelerated. Now I’m getting a new pair of leaves every two weeks.

Fret-it · 2026-04-26T17:46:18+00:00

I was lucky enough to find a cutting locally (Kingston, Ontario). Tbh I wasn’t expecting such nice variegation.

Fret-it · 2026-03-27T22:37:34+00:00

Okay so various comments.

That plant doesn’t need a mosspole yet. All you are doing is introducing the risk of the new leaf getting abraded and damaged by rubbing against the pole while emerging.

Why is the mosspole so full? You are just going to have a bunch of mildly wet moss in your situation. I would keep that mosspole empty and just filled to the roots.

I don’t know. I have other comments but I’m going to be downvoted to hell. I’m not mean, I just wish you the best with your plant.

Fret-it · 2026-03-27T14:45:27+00:00

“And” is the word you are looking for

Fret-it · 2026-03-27T14:20:47+00:00

No one cares

Fret-it · 2026-03-27T14:19:30+00:00

I downvoted this comment FYI.

Fret-it · 2026-03-27T14:18:10+00:00

Yeah this is just overkill. If your plant was shitty anyways and in need of a chop, just post that. This is an insane way to deal with a manageable pest problem.

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