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title: "This snake plant has roots so what would be the best way to propagate…"
description: "This snake plant has roots so what would be the best way to propagate it? Should I still cut it in a v shape or clean up the roots and stick it in water?"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Lupita"
published: "2024-03-24T01:14:14.617279Z"
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# This snake plant has roots so what would be the best way to propagate…

_Posted by Lupita on 2024-03-24_

This snake plant has roots so what would be the best way to propagate it? Should I still cut it in a v shape or clean up the roots and stick it in water?

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## 2 comments

### Plant Father commented on 2024-03-24

i would remove the dead foliage and any dead roots then plant in a well-draining media in a small pot. i would only put it in water if you plan on keeping it in water indefinitely. all plants, but succulents especially, struggle when transitioning from water to soil

### Anna commented on 2024-03-24

I would clean up the roots and place it in filtered water in a window sill. That’s what’s worked best for me

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