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title: "Hey, I’ve never done propagation from a cutting before… is this right…"
description: "Hey, I’ve never done propagation from a cutting before… is this right or too much water? Thanks"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Meg"
published: "2025-09-18T21:43:27.137567Z"
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# Hey, I’ve never done propagation from a cutting before… is this right…

_Posted by Meg on 2025-09-18_

Hey, I’ve never done propagation from a cutting before… is this right or too much water?  
Thanks

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## 4 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-09-18

The cuttings are too long. Parts can die off while propagating. They have no roots to support the current long stems. It’s better to propagate three segments in length so the new roots can quickly support them. Check the online images and videos. Propagate in water or soil. You can propagate several in one pot. 🪴🍀

#### Meg replied on 2025-09-19

Thank you, I’ll shorten them

### Waspinator commented on 2025-09-18

I've found these to be really easy to propagate. You can shorten them (and get even more cuttings!) But they'll probably do fine even with the extra length

#### Meg replied on 2025-09-19

Thank you! I’ll shorten them!!

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