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title: "does anyone know how long my pothos roots need to be in water to…"
description: "does anyone know how long my pothos roots need to be in water to eventually pot into soil? (please send photo if possible) 🥰"
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author: "Kaito"
published: "2024-04-04T17:19:41.605839Z"
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# does anyone know how long my pothos roots need to be in water to…

_Posted by Kaito on 2024-04-04_

does anyone know how long my pothos roots need to be in water to eventually pot into soil? (please send photo if possible) 🥰

## 3 comments

### letsfindjoy commented on 2024-04-04

I usually wait til about 3-4 inches long and bonus if it has secondary roots (smaller roots growing off one root)

### NewerHorizons777 commented on 2024-04-04

I’ve found that it’s good to make sure the roots fit in the pot you plan to eventually put them in. Several of mine had large root systems (I forgot about them!) and the roots started out a bit crowded.

### Lynda commented on 2024-04-05

I’ve grown quite a few Pothos and other plants that were rooted in water, and as long as I have plenty of long roots, I’ve never had a problem. I popped them into a good potting soil and every single one of them has grown into adulthood. Pothos are super hardy. Good luck.

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