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title: "my very first propagation!! how do i know when the best time to put…"
description: "my very first propagation!! how do i know when the best time to put it in soil? thank you!!"
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community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "reblscvm"
published: "2026-04-18T15:43:39.386031Z"
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# my very first propagation!! how do i know when the best time to put…

_Posted by reblscvm on 2026-04-18_

my very first propagation!! how do i know when the best time to put it in soil?

thank you!!

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## 13 comments

### Anna commented on 2026-04-18

Hi! I’d say it’s good to go now!

#### reblscvm replied on 2026-04-18

oooh thank you so much!!!

### plantgeek commented on 2026-04-18

i usually wait for secondary roots but these are long enough to put in soil without trouble

#### reblscvm replied on 2026-04-18

thank you!! are the secondary roots those thinner ones popping out?

#### plantgeek replied on 2026-04-18

secondaries are roots that grow out of other roots. i can't tell from the photo but you might have them already

#### reblscvm replied on 2026-04-18

oh no, there are none of those yet but thank you for informing me!

### Olandynasty commented on 2026-04-18

I had always waited until those roots popped smaller roots themselves but ive heard both putting them in and amber mason jar works and or adding a couple spoonfuls of dirts to their jar a few weeks in advance to help them acclimate. Good luck

#### reblscvm replied on 2026-04-18

ooooh good to know!! thank you!!

#### Belle replied on 2026-04-19

That is good to know!!

### Nate commented on 2026-04-19

What’s the rush? I’d wait until there were more roots to be on the safe side.

#### reblscvm replied on 2026-04-19

i have no rush. this is my first time so i am just looking for guidance is all 😊

### Holly commented on 2026-04-19

Looks so good! I love propagating pothos. So much fun. I’ve done 4 props in the last 2 months. 💚

#### reblscvm replied on 2026-04-25

i just gave her away to my best friend. i cannot wait to start another!!

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