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title: "first time propagator and this rubber plant cutting popped first. qq:…"
description: "first time propagator and this rubber plant cutting popped first. qq: how long do you let roots develop in water before moving to a pot?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/6585a315bf6ef92d00966132"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "WFHplanter"
published: "2023-12-22T14:54:13.939Z"
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# first time propagator and this rubber plant cutting popped first. qq:…

_Posted by WFHplanter on 2023-12-22_

first time propagator and this rubber plant cutting popped first. qq: how long do you let roots develop in water before moving to a pot?

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## 9 comments

### caitlin commented on 2023-12-22

roots should be at least 2-4 inches long in my opinion

#### WFHplanter replied on 2023-12-22

thank you. i was just happy to see ANY, so didn’t want to rush.

### molly commented on 2023-12-22

how exciting! i see the main root has little legs on it, wait until the legs on that root are longer (like what caitlin said) and then you should be good to pot it. \& it’s used to a lot of water so it’ll require sort of frequent watering at first. it looks great!! have fun!!

#### WFHplanter replied on 2023-12-22

great tip. makes sense. thanks!!

### Beaplant commented on 2023-12-22

Follow the instructions on the other comments about the roots, but I’m going to tell you my secret so when it gets transplanted doesn’t come into shock. Ad a spoon of the same dirt you’re going to use at least a week before you transfer it to a pot, that way you adapt the plant to the dirt making it easier to transfer.

#### WFHplanter replied on 2023-12-22

that just feels polite — a pot \*is\* a very long-term relationship!

#### Beaplant replied on 2023-12-22

Hahaha, I guess 🤷‍♀️😂

### Molly 🪴 commented on 2023-12-22

My rule of thumb is propagations can be potted when secondary roots form (roots growing from roots)

#### WFHplanter replied on 2023-12-22

thank you — hope the rest get there!!

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