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title: "Help! Why are my props rotting?!"
description: "Help! Why are my props rotting?!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/HXmKE16XhINTGzQ7pjVoL0"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Terryn"
published: "2025-06-19T00:56:37.427599Z"
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# Help! Why are my props rotting?!

_Posted by Terryn on 2025-06-19_

Help! Why are my props rotting?!

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## 5 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-06-19

The cut ends can soften in water. Try letting the cut end dry a bit before adding to water.

Avoid cutting too close to the nodes to prevent rot from reaching the root nodes.

### Paris commented on 2025-06-19

Cut the rotting piece off and let it dry or callous over before putting it in water. You can also use hot glue on it to seal it, that’s how I propagate my Pothos and it works every time.

#### Terryn replied on 2025-06-19

Thank you!

#### BlondeinBrooklyn replied on 2025-06-19

ive also seen people crazy glue the cut end

### Jenna commented on 2025-06-19

Mine do this sometimes. I just cut further from the node just in case so I can trim the rot. A good habit for safety lol

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