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title: "Is this guy ready to go in some dirt? I’ve never planted props before…"
description: "Is this guy ready to go in some dirt? I’ve never planted props before so I’m not sure what to do!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/IS8RQHg5SJyMzrX-3OnoIg"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Amber"
published: "2024-11-29T18:32:03.007999Z"
language: "en"
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# Is this guy ready to go in some dirt? I’ve never planted props before…

_Posted by Amber on 2024-11-29_

Is this guy ready to go in some dirt? I’ve never planted props before so I’m not sure what to do!

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## 3 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-11-29

If I'm water propping and then to soil, I wait for 2" of roots. Then make sure you water heavily

### GreenLeaf commented on 2024-11-29

I agree with Wolfen, you want at least 2” roots, the longer the better. And you if you can wait till it starts to put out secondary roots thats the best.

### emmalovesplants commented on 2024-11-30

I looked it up, and it says that you should plant your propagated monstera (at least i think thats what it is) when the roots are at least one inch long. Make sure you have a tape measure!

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