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title: "This pothos been in here for 3 weeks! I don’t see any roots and she’s…"
description: "This pothos been in here for 3 weeks! I don’t see any roots and she’s starting to rot a bit at the bottom what am I doing wrong??? 😭😭"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Bee"
published: "2024-09-08T13:58:42.067527Z"
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# This pothos been in here for 3 weeks! I don’t see any roots and she’s…

_Posted by Bee on 2024-09-08_

This pothos been in here for 3 weeks! I don’t see any roots and she’s starting to rot a bit at the bottom what am I doing wrong??? 😭😭

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## 5 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-09-08

It probably needs more light. Clean the rot first:  
\- Change the water. Clean and disinfect the glass and cutting tools with hydrogen peroxide.  
\- Cut off the rot. Rinse the cutting in the peroxide.  
\- Add clean water to the container.  
\- Place the cutting in bright indirect light for at least 6 - 8 hours a day, more if using a grow light.

Roots should emerge in about 2 weeks to 3 weeks. Add diluted liquid fertilizer and SuperThrive plant vitamins after the roots emerge. Good Luck!🍀🪴

#### Bee replied on 2024-09-08

Thanks so much!! I’ll definitely do this 😊

### Lyd commented on 2024-09-08

Did you let it callus over the end before putting it in water?

#### Bee replied on 2024-09-08

No, I don’t think I did was I supposed to?

#### Lyd replied on 2024-09-08

Maybe next time, leave it out for an hour to callous before putting it into water. It helps prevent rotting

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