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title: "Any tips for moving water props to soil? I have been up and down with…"
description: "Any tips for moving water props to soil? I have been up and down with my Monstera Dubia but putting the plant in water saved it. It now has long strong roots…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "SrslyTomCruise"
published: "2025-08-18T21:16:48.357823Z"
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# Any tips for moving water props to soil? I have been up and down with…

_Posted by SrslyTomCruise on 2025-08-18_

Any tips for moving water props to soil? I have been up and down with my Monstera Dubia but putting the plant in water saved it. It now has long strong roots and new leaves. I want to move it into my Lizard’s vivarium but am afraid of killing it from shock. I’ve heard adding soil slowly to the water can make for a smoother transition- anyone had luck with this?  
Thanks!!

## 4 comments

### Rhus commented on 2025-08-18

Have you thought about something like LECA? I've seen it marketed as a substrate for reptile and amphibian enclosures in addition to a planting medium, so I'm wondering if it'd be a happy medium for your dubia.

#### SrslyTomCruise replied on 2025-08-18

Ive heard of it! Some people use it for the drainage layer under a screen, but for my reptile he needs high humidity and soil to burrow in. Its hard to balance the needs of both plant \& animal, im now seeing why a lot of people use fake plants with their reptiles 😅

### Rhus commented on 2025-08-18

P.S... I am also very envious of your dubia. I love the way those plants look!

#### SrslyTomCruise replied on 2025-08-18

Thank you!! I was so lucky to find it hidden in the shadows of a mom and pop shop 🙏🏻

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