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title: "I’m looking for some direction here. I rescue plants all the time but…"
description: "I’m looking for some direction here. I rescue plants all the time but this one is throwing me a curve ball. I’m not 100% sure what to do with it. Should I cut…"
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community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Jess"
published: "2024-10-20T17:24:48.024927Z"
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# I’m looking for some direction here. I rescue plants all the time but…

_Posted by Jess on 2024-10-20_

I’m looking for some direction here. I rescue plants all the time but this one is throwing me a curve ball. I’m not 100% sure what to do with it. Should I cut the long stem down? Leave it? How can I help fill out again? I’m so lost on this guy.

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## 5 comments

### Anna commented on 2024-10-20

I recommend chop and prop! You can put the dried out ends in the same pot :)

### NicTheBucket commented on 2024-10-20

I have found that these guys like a lot of light when indoors, mine thrived in a south-facing window before I got grow lights.  
You can definitely chop! I’d recommend just making sure that you leave some leaves on the plant so it can get energy to produce new branches! I’ve only water propagated these guys, sticking them in water after the cut callous over. :)  
Edited to add; for me, roots develop a LOT faster when the cuttings has only one or two leaves.

### Jess commented on 2024-10-21

Thank you! I wasn’t sure if I could cut them or if it would hurt the plant. So I just cut and callous for what a day? And add to water?

#### Anna replied on 2024-10-21

Yes that’s perfect!

#### Anna replied on 2024-10-21

You can also ass them straight to the soil

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