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title: "hello im propagating a money tree and after 4 weeks of letting it sit…"
description: "hello im propagating a money tree and after 4 weeks of letting it sit in water this is all I have, is this roots or mold the second picture is some I just cut…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/80MNiIoMSHup0IISENrGlQ"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Sebi + Anaïs"
published: "2024-06-05T03:32:17.729823Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/tgrjzat5SEXBOa3IKs9r13f8pBFc8r4Rgv0XpAX1jXg/iG0k_KQiQjSlrX2ykQbcrw.webp?size=large"
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# hello im propagating a money tree and after 4 weeks of letting it sit…

_Posted by Sebi + Anaïs on 2024-06-05_

hello im propagating a money tree and after 4 weeks of letting it sit in water this is all I have, is this roots or mold the second picture is some I just cut away because it looked moldy to me and I put the rest back in water, plant is still alive and healthy but not seeing any roots - any advice or suggestions?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/tgrjzat5SEXBOa3IKs9r13f8pBFc8r4Rgv0XpAX1jXg/iG0k_KQiQjSlrX2ykQbcrw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/tgrjzat5SEXBOa3IKs9r13f8pBFc8r4Rgv0XpAX1jXg/m6gJJKHySVGyehrAdhPdeA.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-06-05

I don’t think this is going to work…it’s such a small piece and it looks like it’s been through the wringer. You could try a prop box instead of water but…i just don’t think this is a viable cutting 😔 sorry!

#### Sebi + Anaïs replied on 2024-06-05

I guess I should’ve added this photo im not sure it helps

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/tgrjzat5SEXBOa3IKs9r13f8pBFc8r4Rgv0XpAX1jXg/1cyaam0xRdiIxMM1tN-59g.webp?size=large)

#### eatyacarbs replied on 2024-06-05

Ohhh ok yes big difference lol I thought it was just that tiny thing 😂

### MikeNeedsMorePlants commented on 2024-06-05

So those white spots may actually be calluses, which are the precursor to roots! I would leave it in water (make sure the water level is at or above the topmost callus) and keep on waiting. You can also buy rooting hormone powder and dip the end of the stalk before you put it back in the water. Good luck!

#### Bri replied on 2024-06-05

Agreed ! So many people think it’s mold or spores of some sort !

#### MikeNeedsMorePlants replied on 2024-06-05

It looks very intimidating for those that don't know what it is!

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