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title: "Do you think this prop has grown a strong enough root system to be…"
description: "Do you think this prop has grown a strong enough root system to be potted in soil? Thanks!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/QY_ufQA0Ru-Czjpc2oHkcg"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "RoseRed"
published: "2024-04-05T00:52:56.627311Z"
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# Do you think this prop has grown a strong enough root system to be…

_Posted by RoseRed on 2024-04-05_

Do you think this prop has grown a strong enough root system to be potted in soil? Thanks!

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## 15 comments

### KD 🪴 commented on 2024-04-05

Yes. I cut mine and put them straight in soil without growing water roots. They’re pretty hardy.

#### RoseRed replied on 2024-04-05

Thank you!

### Josie commented on 2024-04-05

Personally I would say yes. But I’m the person who gets three tiny nubs in water prop then shoves it in dirt lol. But it’s never failed me so 🤷🏼‍♀️

#### RoseRed replied on 2024-04-05

Thank you!

### Molly Aimée commented on 2024-04-05

Yes!

#### RoseRed replied on 2024-04-05

👍🏽

### Janie commented on 2024-04-05

A general rule that I’ve heard is if the roots are over an inch or if the roots stem into additional roots. I’ve had good luck with this!

#### RoseRed replied on 2024-04-05

Thank you!

### emma 🪴🌞 commented on 2024-04-05

definitely!

#### RoseRed replied on 2024-04-05

Thanks!

### emma 🪴🌞 commented on 2024-04-05

i heard that roots about 2-3” is all they need.

### letsfindjoy commented on 2024-04-05

Yep :) I wait until 3-4 inches long and bonus if it’s got secondary roots which looks like yours meets both!

#### RoseRed replied on 2024-04-05

Thank you!

### PrincessBoiRyder commented on 2024-04-11

Looks like your question was answered, but I’m wondering if that propagation bulb has a bird on top. I think I have the same prop stand! I love it!

#### RoseRed replied on 2024-04-11

Yes it does! I bought it on Amazon. 😁

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