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title: "For those asking for progress updates! Keep in mind this is very new…"
description: "For those asking for progress updates! Keep in mind this is very new to me, but I see no progress 😭 any tips help!!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/epGJXdguRDKe_NG8Dtb6DQ"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Savannah"
published: "2024-06-01T00:06:09.149439Z"
language: "en"
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# For those asking for progress updates! Keep in mind this is very new…

_Posted by Savannah on 2024-06-01_

For those asking for progress updates! Keep in mind this is very new to me, but I see no progress 😭 any tips help!!

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## 11 comments

### zbugg commented on 2024-06-01

change the water weekly and make sure it’s filtered. place them in a spot where they get a good amount of direct sun

#### Savannah replied on 2024-06-01

Thank you!

### S.R commented on 2024-06-01

Is there something added to the water? Why is it so brown? And like zbugg said, changing the water weekly (or topping up/replacing most) is typically a good idea to avoid algae overgrowth.

#### S.R replied on 2024-06-01

Also - Zz plants can take months to prop. How long has it been?

#### Savannah replied on 2024-06-01

Yes it’s like propagation fertilizer,

#### Savannah replied on 2024-06-01

I’d say a couple weeks

#### S.R replied on 2024-06-01

Ahhh ok 👍🏻

#### S.R replied on 2024-06-01

Ok I’m that case I think you need more time 😊 these kinds of plants can take 3+ months before roots are visible.

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### Alex commented on 2024-06-01

I was told not to replace all the water every time because that eliminates the natural rooting hormone they produce. might be better to just top off

#### Bri replied on 2024-06-01

Have also read the first drink of water from a propagation planted in soil should be the water it propagates from ! 😇 did this with my string of hearts

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