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title: "Hey!! Just got into plants not too long ago, any tips on propagating…"
description: "Hey!! Just got into plants not too long ago, any tips on propagating and just plants in general?? Here’s a picture of what I have so far"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Jay"
published: "2024-03-28T22:31:12.671887Z"
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# Hey!! Just got into plants not too long ago, any tips on propagating…

_Posted by Jay on 2024-03-28_

Hey!! Just got into plants not too long ago, any tips on propagating and just plants in general?? Here’s a picture of what I have so far

![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/d4CT1QT5p8JHG3Fg6dCZiGbUo6dMUCt4HK8YkhTY3gE/0xe8vxFHRlCeAnRKg9FVng.webp?size=large)

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## 9 comments

### Wonder commented on 2024-03-28

Wow it’s growing roots how long did it take

#### Jay replied on 2024-03-28

It took about a week and a half for the nub to burst and finally grow roots and it’s been growing fast ever since

### Wonder commented on 2024-03-28

And you should put it in a pot now because it has roots now

#### Jay replied on 2024-03-28

I want the roots to grow a little bit more and then I

#### Jay replied on 2024-03-28

Will put it in a pot

### Wonder commented on 2024-03-28

It’s doing great and it’s very nice

### Wonder commented on 2024-03-28

Okay

### SarahJay commented on 2024-03-29

Here are some beginner planter tips from my own experience! 😋 When I first started taking care of plants I was wayyy too heavy with water (which this app doesn’t help - they suggest to over water in my experience fyi). Wait until you can feel that the leaves are softer and droopier (meaning the leaves are less filled with water and thirsty). This is a better method in my opinion as dry soil doesn’t always mean a thirsty plant. Plants die wayyy faster from over watering than under watering. A good rule of thumb is the thicker the plant, the more water it can retain, which means the less often it needs to be watered. The thinner it is, the less water it can retain so the more it needs to be watered. (Also usually the thicker the plant the more sun it likes.) If you start to get yellow leaves, try to water less or give it more sun or a grow light. Monsteras like a lot of light in my experience!! I’ve had mine living in water for months and she likes to get a lotttt of direct sunlight. Hope this helps! Seems like you’re getting the hang of it quickly! 🙂

### Jay commented on 2024-03-29

Thank you for the tips!!! They were very helpful. Will make sure to not over water which I feel I maybe doing a little lol

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