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title: "Hey! I just got my pothos last week, and in the process of repotting…"
description: "Hey! I just got my pothos last week, and in the process of repotting a stem fell off. I put it in water in the hopes of propagating it, and I don’t see any…"
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community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Olivia"
published: "2023-06-21T14:27:34.049Z"
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# Hey! I just got my pothos last week, and in the process of repotting…

_Posted by Olivia on 2023-06-21_

Hey! I just got my pothos last week, and in the process of repotting a stem fell off. I put it in water in the hopes of propagating it, and I don’t see any further progress. Did I do it right? How long does it typically take to see roots develop?

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## 2 comments

### anneliese commented on 2023-06-21

it can take up to 2 weeks as long as the leaves are still firm and green then you’re ok, it may take some time

### Dee commented on 2023-06-21

You can always tell if the stem has roots that can grow by the little brown bump! I can see it at the bottom of that stem, so you should be able to see roots in 1-3 weeks!

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