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title: "How do you recommend propping a string of bananas? Ever since I got…"
description: "How do you recommend propping a string of bananas? Ever since I got it it’s been really struggling and I think the only way left I can save it is just propping…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Freedomskai"
published: "2023-12-22T19:10:47.693Z"
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# How do you recommend propping a string of bananas? Ever since I got…

_Posted by Freedomskai on 2023-12-22_

How do you recommend propping a string of bananas? Ever since I got it it’s been really struggling and I think the only way left I can save it is just propping it 😭 it’s a fraction of the plant is was when I got it and I’m so sad

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## 5 comments

### WFHplanter commented on 2023-12-22

maybe pin stems and try to control the madness a bit? the healthy ones look awesome.

#### Freedomskai replied on 2023-12-22

I’ll try that! I just gave it a haircut so hoping that’ll encourage growth too. Thank you!

### GreenLeaf commented on 2023-12-22

I’ve done mine in water. Take a cutting from a healthy piece, remove the bottom few leaves and put in water and treat like any other prop. I dipped mine in root stimulant, but this isn’t necessary. I also had mine under a grow light.

I found with my mature plant it takes waaaaaay more water than I expected it to use, especially being a succulent.

Good luck!!

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#### GreenLeaf replied on 2023-12-22

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### Leslie commented on 2023-12-23

I just stick my clippings directly in cactus soil and they do fine

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