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title: "Hi all, I’m trying to save my money tree (whole trunk was soft with…"
description: "Hi all, I’m trying to save my money tree (whole trunk was soft with root rot) and I took a cutting, but the piece I’m propagating is weak & bent in one place.…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/65a2e10c296b733a44a39e76"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Holly"
published: "2024-01-13T19:14:20.166Z"
language: "en"
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# Hi all, I’m trying to save my money tree (whole trunk was soft with…

_Posted by Holly on 2024-01-13_

Hi all, I’m trying to save my money tree (whole trunk was soft with root rot) and I took a cutting, but the piece I’m propagating is weak \& bent in one place. Should I cut it above this spot now?

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## 3 comments

### Shamana commented on 2024-01-13

I would cut above the bend

### Sunny commented on 2024-01-13

I agree to cutoff the damage. Ensure the excess leaves are removed except a few at the top of the cutting or the plant will put energy into maintaining the leaves and less into growing roots.

#### Holly replied on 2024-01-13

Thank you!

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