--- title: "1 year progress on Zz plant leaf propagation. They started in water…" description: "1 year progress on Zz plant leaf propagation. They started in water last summer which took a few months to have soil ready roots. I planted 5 leaves per pot…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/QPXcP8yWSHieBs1rzB7lkw" community: "Propagating & Sowing" author: "Mara" published: "2024-07-09T16:06:19.249619Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/zAeBx6Vo0jqFOQ55isUxhizvDvi2sUjJemalwa__YoI/Vy9Xp_FSSX6OaZHlNcCGPw.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Propagating \& Sowing](https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg.md) # 1 year progress on Zz plant leaf propagation. They started in water… _Posted by Mara on 2024-07-09_ 1 year progress on Zz plant leaf propagation. They started in water last summer which took a few months to have soil ready roots. I planted 5 leaves per pot and only 3 have sprouted new growth in each. I knew this would take a long time and although this was successful, I won’t be doing it again. If you’re looking to propagate your Zz plant, stem cutting is the fast and easy way to go. ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/zAeBx6Vo0jqFOQ55isUxhizvDvi2sUjJemalwa__YoI/Vy9Xp_FSSX6OaZHlNcCGPw.webp?size=large) ## 13 comments ### Joycita commented on 2024-07-09 I have a stem in water right now since April and the roots are only about an inch. You think I can plant it in soil yet? #### Mara replied on 2024-07-09 Has it grown a nice bulb yet? That’s usually what I’m looking for before I move it to soil. #### Joycita replied on 2024-07-09 This is what I have so far ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/3VSL8QdN4CM7sLkau07mfQ8mdQE7j6OmpzAtMuDiZII/kPHwn8pATpial7AM1bME2g.webp?size=large) #### Mara replied on 2024-07-09 I think you can wait a bit longer. Change the water out frequently. So these 3 guys here are pretty solid to go into soil. ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/zAeBx6Vo0jqFOQ55isUxhizvDvi2sUjJemalwa__YoI/0yJ89mgETdSyjWmfE85luA.webp?size=large) #### eatyacarbs replied on 2024-07-09 🤯 #### Joycita replied on 2024-07-10 Thanks for the pic! That is helpful. ### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-07-09 I recommend separating the rhizomes actually — that’s even faster than stem cutting 😊 the “stems” (‘rachis’) are actually the leaves themselves, the “leaves” are leaflets that make up the whole rachis. #### Mara replied on 2024-07-09 You’re right! Sometimes if a bunch of the bottom leaves are missing and it’s droopy, I just chop it. ### Plantshley commented on 2024-07-09 Every single one of my zz prop attempts have failed 😣. Congratulations 🎉 #### Mara replied on 2024-07-09 So all I do is chop 6” of stem or so…clean blade, clean cut. Plop in room temp water and change it out every few days. It roots relatively quickly, about 3-6 weeks. Have you tried it differently? #### Plantshley replied on 2024-07-09 I’ve tried multiple methods over the years, including this one. Just not having a success yet. #### Mara replied on 2024-07-09 Sorry to hear. Sometimes Zz can sit there for months and months and not do a darn thing. Don’t give up though. #### Plantshley replied on 2024-07-09 Yep, I had some I thought would eventually produce pups, but didn’t and have since died. I’ll keep trying when I get the chance. --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_