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title: "First time propagating I just basically wrapped in all up and put…"
description: "First time propagating I just basically wrapped in all up and put Bobby pins all around is it okay? Last time I tried they all rotted in a closed container"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Meera"
published: "2026-07-29T01:00:46.894655Z"
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# First time propagating I just basically wrapped in all up and put…

_Posted by Meera on 2026-07-29_

First time propagating I just basically wrapped in all up and put Bobby pins all around is it okay? Last time I tried they all rotted in a closed container

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## 1 comment

### plantgeek commented on 2026-07-29

all of the string-of-things plants propagate in water surprisingly well. i've done it plenty of times. take a few cuttings, remove the bottom leaves, stick in water. you could also do the butterfly method- single node cuttings, press flat to sphagnum moss, cover and you should see roots starting in like 3wks.

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