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title: "Hi friends! Quick question: I’ve been water propagating some pothos…"
description: "Hi friends! Quick question: I’ve been water propagating some pothos cuttings for a while now (honestly probably a few months because I haven’t had time to…"
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published: "2023-07-26T16:31:50.6Z"
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# Hi friends! Quick question: I’ve been water propagating some pothos…

_Pubblicato da G il 2023-07-26_

Hi friends!

Quick question: I’ve been water propagating some pothos cuttings for a while now (honestly probably a few months because I haven’t had time to transfer them into soil until now; also this was my first attempt at propagation in general).

I’m a little uncertain what I should do because many of them have super long, healthy(-ish?), well-established roots, but some very few, smallish leaves and super short stems/vines. Honestly, some  
of the few leaves that there are look a little less than peak condition either. The attached picture is a pretty good example of root to leaf ratio.

Any advice on how to approach transferring them to soil? Or how to approach reviving them a bit more to give them a better chance? Thanks so much! 🥰

![Allegato 1 di 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/SkpQFPhOWmH8HChbkTvGTbEIeOpoWHp0cg7E660X404/2c51df3dfbd142d3b8a81621085f4f09.webp?size=large)

## 7 commenti

### Sunny ha commentato il 2023-07-26

I have kept cuttings in a jar for many years! Just get the right potting mix and a planter big enough for the extra long roots. Put soil at the bottom giving sufficient room for the roots to grow. Form a mound and carefully spread out the roots. Cover the roots with soil. Rooting hormone is probably not needed with so many roots. But, it won’t hurt. Good luck.

#### G ha risposto il 2023-07-26

Thank you so much! The specific advice on how-to position the roots in the soil is especially helpful :)

### k\_ashby\_grows ha commentato il 2023-07-26

all of the above is wonderful advice!! if you’re feeling brave, you could also try pruning the root ball a bit. i’ve never personally done this because I am way scared to, but I’ve seen people in prop. videos do it!

#### G ha risposto il 2023-07-26

thank you so, so much!! :)

### Membro Planta ha commentato il 2023-07-26

Try super wet moss

#### G ha risposto il 2023-07-26

I’ll def look into this, thank you! :)

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