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title: "Do my tradescantia stems look ready to pot?"
description: "Do my tradescantia stems look ready to pot?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/6500a6a97608e96a6e1ac59c"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Kirsty"
published: "2023-09-12T17:58:01.073Z"
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# Do my tradescantia stems look ready to pot?

_Posted by Kirsty on 2023-09-12_

Do my tradescantia stems look ready to pot?

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## 3 comments

### Dana commented on 2023-09-12

I let mine in for a little longer so it has more roots for more structure and strength and since your tradenscantia look kinda big I’d say let the root grow a little more

### Plant Father commented on 2023-09-12

i’ve found you can plant these whenever you like as long as you keep the soil moist for the first few days. i put mine in a 2” pot with all purpose mix (mostly water-retaining) at first before repotting later with more drainage material mixed in

### Sunny commented on 2023-09-13

You can plant it now. Use rooting hormone powder to boost the roots. But, it’s optional. Tradescantia can propagate straight into the soil very easily.

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