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title: "tips and tricks on propagating string of raindrops? i had to cut the…"
description: "tips and tricks on propagating string of raindrops? i had to cut the last few good strands on my plant and having to start over cause i think i overwatered it.…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "sam"
published: "2024-05-22T12:27:30.553519Z"
language: "en"
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# tips and tricks on propagating string of raindrops? i had to cut the…

_Posted by sam on 2024-05-22_

tips and tricks on propagating string of raindrops? i had to cut the last few good strands on my plant and having to start over cause i think i overwatered it. i’m new to propagating so anything is appreciated!

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## 3 comments

### Colton commented on 2024-05-22

Lay the strands down on moist soil and keep them humid (put them in a plastic container if you can) and they should grow roots within a few weeks

#### sam replied on 2024-05-22

thank you so much! i thought that but i didn’t know if the string of raindrops was any different

#### Cait2k3 replied on 2024-05-26

Also, you can buy plant clips on Amazon that will hold the strings in place gently

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