The Monstera deliciosa is probably the most Instagrammed of houseplants. Also known as the Swiss cheese plant — thanks to its huge, shiny hole-filled leaves — the 70s classic is now king of the indoor jungle. Not only does this tropical vine look great on the 'gram, but you can easily grow your own.
![Floom Made Monstera 1](https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-made-monstera-1.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1440&s=0bda4a67409a76451fc94b6b66c90897 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-made-monstera-1.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1000&s=cf5d5e93cabb688eb678d2d299916964 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-made-monstera-1.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=600&s=2b89ddaf406707e792a15999cc114d7b 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-made-monstera-1.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=400&s=03a78096b7ed781028ffb40010153a67 400w)
Unlike most living things, plants have the rare ability to duplicate all parts of themselves from any of their cells — no matter where they’re borrowed from. First, take a cutting from your mother plant. Slice off an 8cm sprig at a 45 degree angle using a clean, sharp knife. Include the tip of the stem and a few leaves at the top.
![Floom Made Monstera 3](https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-made-monstera-3.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1440&s=b793bde2df83cc6c9866130ce5294610 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-made-monstera-3.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1000&s=7719bb1385744a51b2775aaa989d7a29 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-made-monstera-3.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=600&s=c07f3cdc38b252677e010f619dcafe79 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-made-monstera-3.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=400&s=13834997e3f43e5a3b43dacd01019949 400w)
Pop into a clean glass filled with room temperature water (replacing weekly to discourage bacterial growth). Put into a sealed clear plastic bag to create a mini greenhouse. Pro tip: inflate the bag so the cutting doesn’t touch the sides. Leave in bright — but not direct — sunlight, top up the water as necessary and watch those wispy white tendrils grow.
![Floom Made Monstera 2](https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-made-monstera-2.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1440&s=b8649935f0b62e3bd105c3c814e4694b 1440w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-made-monstera-2.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1000&s=7a016f0e213986975f3a93e3de417136 1000w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-made-monstera-2.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=600&s=b03a6313ff4dd40e92715bf79e56545f 600w, https://floom.imgix.net/general/floom-made-monstera-2.jpg?auto=format&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=400&s=79754372860a8e272401878d88ccddca 400w)
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