Service description
A hands-on video series covering the full range of propagation techniques used by home growers: water propagation, soil propagation, division, offsets, leaf cuttings, and air layering. Each method is demonstrated step-by-step with common houseplant species, and troubleshooting lessons address the most frequent reasons cuttings fail.
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What the series covers
The Propagation Workshop Series moves through the full range of techniques home growers actually use: water propagation, soil propagation, division, offsets, leaf cuttings, and air layering. Sixteen step-by-step video demonstrations show each method with common houseplant species, so you can see exactly what healthy progress looks like at every stage.
A dedicated module covers succulents and cacti alongside tropical species, and a species-by-method compatibility chart helps you match the right technique to whatever plant you are working with. Seasonal timing recommendations are tailored to Canadian growing conditions, so you know when each method is most likely to succeed.
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Who will benefit most from this course
This series is designed for anyone who has ever lost a cutting and not known why. Whether you are attempting your first water propagation or ready to try air layering on a mature specimen, the course meets you where you are and builds from there.
Beginners will find the early lessons especially reassuring — the course opens with water propagation of stem cuttings, the most forgiving starting point, before gradually introducing more advanced techniques. Experienced growers will find value in the troubleshooting guide and the rooting-medium comparison lesson, which addresses questions that often go unanswered elsewhere.
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How the lessons are taught
Every demonstration is filmed in real home environments, not a studio. You see the actual light, the actual bench space, and the actual tools a home grower works with — which makes it far easier to replicate what you are watching. The estimated five hours of content can be completed in any order, though the sequence is designed to build confidence steadily.
The troubleshooting lessons are woven throughout rather than saved for the end, so when something goes wrong — and sometimes it will — you have guidance close at hand. A community forum is included with enrolment, giving you a place to share what you are seeing and hear from other growers working through the same methods.
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Tending the next generation of growers
Propagation is perhaps the most generous thing a plant lover can do — growing new plants to keep, share, or pass on. At Monstera Guru Academy, that spirit of passing things forward runs through everything we teach. The family that founded this community has always believed that knowing how to propagate a plant is knowing how to tend a relationship with it.
Our students span every province, and many have been growing with us across multiple seasons. The course reflects what they have asked, what they have struggled with, and what has finally clicked for them. That accumulated, lived knowledge is what makes these lessons feel different from a generic tutorial.
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Equipment and preparation
Most propagation methods in this course require only items you likely already have: clean scissors or a knife, a glass or small pot, and standard potting mix. The course does cover specialist equipment such as propagation boxes, but owning them is not a requirement for following any lesson.
A rooting-medium comparison lesson helps you understand the practical differences between the options available at Canadian garden centres, so you can make informed choices without buying more than you need. The goal is always to work with what you have and add tools only when they genuinely serve the plants.
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Enrolment options and what is included
A single enrolment includes all sixteen video demonstrations, the species-by-method compatibility chart, the troubleshooting guide for failed cuttings, the rooting-medium comparison lesson, seasonal timing recommendations for Canada, and community forum access. Everything is available immediately after enrolment and can be revisited as many times as you like.
A bundle pairing this series with the Monstera and Aroid Deep Dive is available for those who want to go further with tropical species. Gift enrolments are offered as an e-certificate, making this a thoughtful option for the plant lover in your life who is ready to grow their collection from the plants they already have.
What the service includes
- 16 step-by-step video demonstrations
- Species-by-method compatibility chart
- Troubleshooting guide for failed cuttings
- Rooting-medium comparison lesson
- Seasonal timing recommendations for Canada
- Community forum access
From browsing to your first lesson in a few simple steps
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Browse and choose
Explore the course library and select the course or bundle that matches your current level and goals. Each course page includes a full outline and sample lesson.
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Enrol securely
Complete your enrolment through our secure checkout. Tax is added at checkout based on your province. Gift enrolments include a printable e-certificate.
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Receive your welcome email
You will receive a welcome email with your login details and a personal note from our team. We are genuinely glad to have you.
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Start learning
Log in and begin your first lesson whenever you are ready. All content is available immediately, on any device, at any hour.
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Join the community
Introduce yourself in the forum, post a photo of your plants, and connect with fellow students. Our instructors check in regularly and answer questions personally.
Price
| Single enrolment | $69 |
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| Bundle with Monstera & Aroid Deep Dive | $139 |
| Gift enrolment (e-certificate) | $69 |
Gross prices are for guidance only. You will receive an exact quote before work begins.
Frequently asked questions
What equipment do I need to follow the propagation lessons?
Most methods require only basic items: clean scissors or a knife, a glass or small pot, and standard potting mix. Specialist equipment like propagation boxes is covered but not required.
Which propagation method is best for beginners?
Water propagation of stem cuttings is the most forgiving starting point. The course begins there and gradually introduces more advanced techniques.
Does the course cover propagating succulents and cacti?
Yes — leaf propagation and offset division for succulents are covered in a dedicated module alongside tropical species.
