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title: "I tried to grow some cuttings and the roots came in but there turning…"
description: "I tried to grow some cuttings and the roots came in but there turning brown what should I do?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/yddlwi29mJgZW9wJZtZFGQ"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Raegan ☀️"
published: "2025-01-09T00:01:45.194863Z"
language: "en"
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# I tried to grow some cuttings and the roots came in but there turning…

_Posted by Raegan ☀️ on 2025-01-09_

I tried to grow some cuttings and the roots came in but there turning brown what should I do?

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## 5 comments

### Alyssa commented on 2025-01-09

That’s okay, some of my props do that, it’s just the root maturing more than the delicate white tips it probably pushed out overnight

#### Raegan ☀️ replied on 2025-01-09

Thanks for your advice! Would you guys say it’s ready to be planted now?

#### Sunny replied on 2025-01-09

They are ready when the roots are at least 2 inches long. Those look ready.

### GreenLeaf commented on 2025-01-09

Totally normal. The roots being exposed to light \& being a water prop will cause them to turn brown. As long as they don’t go soft and squishy they’re healthy 👍🏻

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-09

As long as they aren't mushy, they are fine. Any light exposure will turn roots brown

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