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title: "So, I managed to break off 2 pieces of Caliope. I stuck them in water…"
description: "So, I managed to break off 2 pieces of Caliope. I stuck them in water when I did it about a week ago, and although new roots were showing practically…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "🪴Robin🪴"
published: "2024-03-22T17:39:53.063055Z"
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# So, I managed to break off 2 pieces of Caliope. I stuck them in water…

_Posted by 🪴Robin🪴 on 2024-03-22_

So, I managed to break off 2 pieces of Caliope. I stuck them in water when I did it about a week ago, and although new roots were showing practically overnight, they now look like this… Is that normal?? 🤷🏻‍♀️

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/NHG8EL7tyUpauvmPGqcDrWJPV8qge6GIu9R_L_aQgbU/9YgzkSdBS9u_oOUrIoM02A.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/NHG8EL7tyUpauvmPGqcDrWJPV8qge6GIu9R_L_aQgbU/fPQXrpO8QRmiyQBzXEz4Dw.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Shirley🪴you jest commented on 2024-03-22

While I’m not certain the roots typically darken as they age, I do think it’s very helpful to remove all foliage from the stem where it will be submerged. I would start there. Best of luck 🪴

### Shirley🪴you jest commented on 2024-03-22

Oh, and while they out of the water, feel those dark areas for firmness. If they feel soft or mushy or slimy, they may be beginning to decay. 🪴 If so, you may want to consider removing those softer roots.

### 🪴Robin🪴 commented on 2024-03-22

Thank you! I’ve removed any of the leaves that are currently under water, and we’ll see what happens! 😁

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