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title: "Am I able to clip this baby or can I not?."
description: "Am I able to clip this baby or can I not?."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/oBj90Q2XTiCGk3ukNn4sVw"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Caitlyn"
published: "2024-08-24T09:32:01.062384Z"
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# Am I able to clip this baby or can I not?.

_Posted by Caitlyn on 2024-08-24_

Am I able to clip this baby or can I not?.

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## 7 comments

### Manic1 commented on 2024-08-24

I broke a stem off my Nanouk while watering him. I panicked and shoved it back in the soil, kinda hoping that no one would notice (I live alone - go figure 🤷🏻‍♀️)

No one noticed! Not even the plant! He just carried on growing and growing and he looks “fuller” now too.

#### Manic1 replied on 2024-08-24

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#### Arlo replied on 2024-08-27

Laughing in sympathy at that panic response lmao I love that

### Plant Father commented on 2024-08-24

i wouldn’t clip it until it’s grown at least a few inches larger. tradescantia propagate easily but it’s always helpful to have more to work with

#### Caitlyn replied on 2024-08-27

Yea alright thanks!

### Arlo commented on 2024-08-24

I usually wait for at least two distinct nodes and a 1/4” of stem below the lowest node before I clip to propagate :)

#### Caitlyn replied on 2024-08-27

All wait a bit longer then ty!

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