Rooting and Growing a Bushy Monstera deliciosa

Light, Potting, and Pruning for Full Growth

A Monstera cutting rooted in water and potted in a 10-inch pot should not be kept in darkness. It needs bright, indirect light (north window or back from east). Direct sun bleaches leaves; low light causes thin, elongated stems.

Keys to Compact, Leafy Growth

• Pot in smallest container roots fit—potbound plants grow faster.
• Multiple cuttings per pot create fullness (stems don’t branch readily).
• Prune regularly; root tip cuttings in base of pot.

Moving to soil can be done year-round. Fluorescent lights < 2 ft overhead work well.