Propagation tool

Propagation Readiness Checker

For climbing aroids such as Monstera and many Philodendrons, a pretty leaf is not enough. Check the stem node, growth point and tissue health before committing a valuable cutting.

Check your cutting

I can identify a stem nodeThe cutting includes real stem tissue at a node.

I only have a leaf / petioleNo obvious stem node is present.

Axillary bud / growth point

Stem condition

Rooting setup

Roots already present?

This checker is designed for node-based propagation of climbing aroids. Division, corms, offsets and other propagation methods follow different rules.