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title: "i was re planting my zz plant and this little guy fell off, is there…"
description: "i was re planting my zz plant and this little guy fell off, is there enough roots to try to re plant it?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/cTEEuDXGXowP1PDpoZfeNu"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Kaylee"
published: "2025-10-07T21:35:13.496575Z"
language: "en"
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# i was re planting my zz plant and this little guy fell off, is there…

_Posted by Kaylee on 2025-10-07_

i was re planting my zz plant and this little guy fell off, is there enough roots to try to re plant it?

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## 5 comments

### Yup commented on 2025-10-07

Yup

### Aroidmama commented on 2025-10-07

Sure, ZZ plants basically grow themselves. However, If you think the roots are too short (I usually prop until 2” roots appear) just drop it in water and it will take off.

### Bb commented on 2025-10-08

Yes, I would put straight back into soil

### Bloom commented on 2025-10-08

Yes ma’am

### thevikingwoman commented on 2025-10-22

Do it!

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