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title: "Am I able to prop snake plants like this, or would it be better to…"
description: "Am I able to prop snake plants like this, or would it be better to chop them a bit? I’ve never propagated snake plants before."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/8CLVGvUqTgmMW2gpgC-W3A"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "NicTheBucket"
published: "2024-06-02T21:39:59.244767Z"
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# Am I able to prop snake plants like this, or would it be better to…

_Posted by NicTheBucket on 2024-06-02_

Am I able to prop snake plants like this, or would it be better to chop them a bit?  
I’ve never propagated snake plants before.

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## 5 comments

### Cait2k3 commented on 2024-06-02

Not totally sure but I do know you should make an arrow type cut at the bottom like this ^

### Lolly commented on 2024-06-03

That will still root, let the ends callous for a day or two. Then stick it on water and wait for a few months, if you want it to root faster stick a pothos cutting in it. Good luck 🍀

#### John G Amero replied on 2024-06-09

Full 🛑!

Back that 🚛 up!

📟 📟 📟

Put a pothos cutting in with the snake plant cutting and it will root faster?

What kind of magic is this you speak of?  
How does that work and why?

#### Lolly replied on 2024-06-11

It’s because the rooting hormones from the pothos will be in the water helping the snake plant root. It’s really cool!

#### PinkysGreenThumb replied on 2024-06-14

Definitely true. Pothos water will help grow any plant you propagate it with !

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