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title: "When repotting what I believe is a Chinese Evergreen (pictured), I…"
description: "When repotting what I believe is a Chinese Evergreen (pictured), I noticed this guy. It hasn’t grown leaves or anything in months & when I dug it out, noticed…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Shannon"
published: "2024-08-11T17:23:38.065462Z"
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# When repotting what I believe is a Chinese Evergreen (pictured), I…

_Posted by Shannon on 2024-08-11_

When repotting what I believe is a Chinese Evergreen (pictured), I noticed this guy. It hasn’t grown leaves or anything in months \& when I dug it out, noticed it’s not really growing roots either. Is there something I can do to rescue it or propagate using this piece? Or should I just toss?

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## 3 comments

### Mads commented on 2024-08-12

You could cut off the brown part and try to prop the remaining stem. Do you have rooting hormone? I’ve also heard honey can be used in place of rooting hormone.

#### Shannon replied on 2024-08-12

I do!! My mom actually gave me some this weekend so that’s perfect timing. I’ll give that a shot. Thank you!

#### Mads replied on 2024-08-12

Hope it works for you! 😊

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