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title: "How long should I wait to separate this philodendron pup? Should it…"
description: "How long should I wait to separate this philodendron pup? Should it go right into soil or water?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/6478bb601ea893c674253971"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Alexis"
published: "2023-06-01T15:38:08.028Z"
language: "en"
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# How long should I wait to separate this philodendron pup? Should it…

_Posted by Alexis on 2023-06-01_

How long should I wait to separate this philodendron pup? Should it go right into soil or water?

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## 2 comments

### MeasomerPi commented on 2023-06-02

Not an expert buuut I would let it get 2 or 3 inches tall before separating. That way the pup has enough energy reserves to help sustain it while it establishes. I’d move it into soil and use a wee pot. Good luck!

#### Alexis replied on 2023-06-02

Thank you so much!!!!

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