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title: "My pink princess doesn’t have any roots. I thought this was one but…"
description: "My pink princess doesn’t have any roots. I thought this was one but its a lost cause. It had two little leaves and idk how they havent died. I put it water to…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Emely"
published: "2026-09-06T17:38:06.471535Z"
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# My pink princess doesn’t have any roots. I thought this was one but…

_Posted by Emely on 2026-09-06_

My pink princess doesn’t have any roots. I thought this was one but its a lost cause. It had two little leaves and idk how they havent died. I put it water to start over but nothing had happened (08/28). Ive been told that what I have submerged in water wont ever grow roots, I have to cut underneath where the leaves are growing and put that in water. What do you guys think?

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## 4 comments

### Jessica commented on 2026-09-06

I would put it in water just like that. Any node (joint in the stem) can grow roots. It just takes time.

### Mr Variegated commented on 2026-09-06

I’d cut about where the dry spot starts and pop it back in water. It’s better than it starting to rot.

#### Mr Variegated replied on 2026-09-06

These are my cuttings I did about 3 weeks ago.

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### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-09-08

The bottom part that is dead should be cut off then put it back in water. Pink princess can take a few weeks to root. Be patient. It looks like there is still life toward the top but get the rot off!! Godspeed! 💚💚

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