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title: "Why do my propagation sometimes start to rot from the part where it…"
description: "Why do my propagation sometimes start to rot from the part where it was cut off and make it's way to the top? What can I do to keep this from happening? I…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Plant lover 2000"
published: "2024-09-29T00:32:51.840191Z"
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# Why do my propagation sometimes start to rot from the part where it…

_Posted by Plant lover 2000 on 2024-09-29_

Why do my propagation sometimes start to rot from the part where it was cut off and make it's way to the top? What can I do to keep this from happening? I really want to have a plant with roots that I can always see.

## 4 comments

### All\_things\_plants commented on 2024-09-29

Because you didnt let it callous over

### mg commented on 2024-09-29

A clean diagonal cut is the way to go and after cutting let it sit out for the wound to callous can help prevent rot. Personally when I first start a new prop I check on very often and cut off anything looking yucky before it can spread :)

#### Plant lover 2000 replied on 2024-09-29

I do that same thing, it still roots and everything. How do I let it callous tho?

#### mg replied on 2024-09-29

Let the cutting dry before putting it in water

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