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title: "Hey all, I’ve been propagating these Tradescantia for 3 weeks. Some…"
description: "Hey all, I’ve been propagating these Tradescantia for 3 weeks. Some have rooted while others have not but I have noticed that they are putting out new leaves…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "LJ"
published: "2025-05-19T04:40:46.186191Z"
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# Hey all, I’ve been propagating these Tradescantia for 3 weeks. Some…

_Posted by LJ on 2025-05-19_

Hey all, I’ve been propagating these Tradescantia for 3 weeks. Some have rooted while others have not but I have noticed that they are putting out new leaves but not roots, if planted in soil, will they root?  
Also the ones that have rooted (second picture) how long until I can pot in soil. Thanks in advance!

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4D6o2NPLx20kzKItGkDUdX3Z7zYXOstvoVmSXSonG74/V-wvwYXZRKy4zRB5T5vihA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4D6o2NPLx20kzKItGkDUdX3Z7zYXOstvoVmSXSonG74/JTnl0u6sQb2BISfCxTxI-Q.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Bb commented on 2025-05-19

I like to leave them until there’s are quite a few roots there of decent length (1.5-2 inches) or I’m seeing secondary roots develop. If they only have 1 or 2 roots that may not be enough for them to transition to soil.

### Kappllow commented on 2025-05-19

I just throw them straight into soil. Trads root very readily in my experience.

### Stephanie commented on 2025-05-20

I agree with kappllow. I just put them directly in soil and they do great. That's how I started this one about 3 weeks ago and it has tons of new leaves. Good luck

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#### LJ replied on 2025-05-20

Can I put the ones that haven’t rooted in soil as well?

### Stephanie commented on 2025-05-20

Yes I hardly ever put them in water cause they will root in soil and it's so much easier. Just make sure you bury a node.

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