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title: "Do you guys think this is enough roots to put in soil or should I…"
description: "Do you guys think this is enough roots to put in soil or should I leave him in water for longer? Thank you!!! (Common ivy)"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/88C5BErdLz9t2uxa8cZkfA"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "ShanimalsPlantimals"
published: "2025-07-17T17:44:33.568847Z"
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# Do you guys think this is enough roots to put in soil or should I…

_Posted by ShanimalsPlantimals on 2025-07-17_

Do you guys think this is enough roots to put in soil or should I leave him in water for longer? Thank you!!!  
(Common ivy)

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## 4 comments

### Kaitlyn commented on 2025-07-17

I’d leave it in water for a little bit longer

#### ShanimalsPlantimals replied on 2025-07-17

Great! Will do! Thank you!

### Sunny commented on 2025-07-17

Let it get at least 2” to 3” of length on the roots for a better chance of success.

#### ShanimalsPlantimals replied on 2025-07-17

Sounds great. Thanks for the info!

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