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title: "Hi! How do I know when its time to move from water to soil?"
description: "Hi! How do I know when its time to move from water to soil?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/5X1WplC2kbMuj0O06krB0l"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Giannatheplantmama"
published: "2025-05-17T14:58:13.580207Z"
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# Hi! How do I know when its time to move from water to soil?

_Posted by Giannatheplantmama on 2025-05-17_

Hi! How do I know when its time to move from water to soil?

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## 5 comments

### Dondoo52 commented on 2025-05-17

Those grow amazing roots in water. I wait until there are at least 2 inches and/or secondary roots before transferring.

#### Giannatheplantmama replied on 2025-05-17

Thanks! Should i be worried that the root is a little dark at the base ?

### monster\_maniac commented on 2025-05-17

no thats just how the roots grow

#### Giannatheplantmama replied on 2025-05-17

Thank you!

### zollol commented on 2025-05-17

About now, when its an inch long, is good 👍🏻

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