Monstera Node vs Axillary Bud: How to Tell the Difference
Understanding the difference between a Monstera node and an axillary bud makes propagation and reversion pruning much easier. They are related, but they are not the same thing. Quick answer: the node is the section of stem where a leaf and other structures attach. The axillary bud is the small growth point associated with that node that can activate and produce a new vine. For a variegated Monstera cutting, you want a healthy node with a viable bud and, ideally, visible variegation running through the stem near that growth point. ...