AT A GLANCE
Monstera can be cultivated in a vase by changing the water weekly, allowing adequate room for roots, and adding fertilizer occasionally. However, with rotten roots or yellow leaves, the plant should be transplanted into a pot.
Can you cultivate Monstera in water?
Cultivation in water is possible but not ideal. The Monstera is not a classic aquatic plant, but feels most comfortable in plant substrate. Nevertheless, it can also be kept in the water without soil if you take a few aspects into account.
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What are the advantages of a vase over a pot?
The location in a glass vase gives the look at the roots the monstera free. In this way you can better observe their interesting growth and quickly recognize when a root is becoming dark or rotten.
What do you have to watch out for with a Monstera in the vase?
It is important that changing water regularly. It should be replaced once a week, but at the latest when it becomes cloudy. Rainwater or low-lime tap water, to which some fertilizer is occasionally added, is recommended.
The vase itself should be large enough to accommodate the roots. It should also have a large opening so that the plant can be removed when changing the water without damaging the roots.
When should a monstera move from a vase to a pot?
If the roots rotten become or become the turn leaves yellow, you should put the Monstera in a pot transplant. Rotten roots are removed beforehand with a sharp knife. Once the plant has recovered, it can be placed back in the vase.
How long should Monstera offshoots stay in the water?
Instead of cultivating the mother plant in water, a offshoot made and pulled into water. The cutting should stand in the water at least until it strong roots developed has. This is the case after about four to six weeks, but sometimes it takes longer. The water should be changed twice a week.
Tip
Consider higher water consumption
Cultivating Monstera in a vase is associated with higher water consumption, since the water has to be replaced regularly. It also evaporates faster than when the substrate is watered, but this is beneficial for plant growth, as Monstera prefers high humidity.