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title: "How should I take a cutting of a prayer plant? I tried once before…"
description: "How should I take a cutting of a prayer plant? I tried once before and the cutting died :( I’m scared to try again without guidance ❤️"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/55axR8DkTj-aTGg023Q6aw"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Bee"
published: "2024-05-12T04:14:38.362191Z"
language: "en"
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# How should I take a cutting of a prayer plant? I tried once before…

_Posted by Bee on 2024-05-12_

How should I take a cutting of a prayer plant? I tried once before and the cutting died :( I’m scared to try again without guidance ❤️

## 3 comments

### NicTheBucket commented on 2024-05-12

You want to make sure you get a node with a leaf! As well as making sure to let the fresh cutting callus over for a day or so, so there’s less risk of root rot when you put it in water. It can be so nerve wracking taking a cutting, good luck this time! 🤞💚 \*not my picture\*

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/AcDnoCvXub34DsoqNY5AcFDVDLX2aaRl38SHclEzZAw/VrMkuVVLT8-lHom7kVjjGQ.webp?size=large)

#### NicTheBucket replied on 2024-05-12

Here’s another good example, I hope this help you.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/AcDnoCvXub34DsoqNY5AcFDVDLX2aaRl38SHclEzZAw/5iu3rijfS4CEAoVel-xZpQ.webp?size=large)

#### Bee replied on 2024-05-12

Thank you so much!!

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