Monstera node and axillary bud comparison

Where to Cut a Reverting Variegated Monstera

If you have already confirmed Monstera reversion, the next question is not “which green leaf should I remove?” It is which lower growth point should become the new leader. Quick answer: trace the vine backward from the newest solid-green growth. Look for a lower node where visible cream or white variegation still crosses the stem near the axillary bud. If that node is healthy, make the corrective cut above it, leaving the chosen node and bud on the mother plant. ...

September 1, 2026 · 7 min · 1444 words · The Rare Plant Guide