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title: "Hi I have been propagating this plant for like 4 months now how long…"
description: "Hi I have been propagating this plant for like 4 months now how long to the roots need to be to plant it"
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author: "Naomi"
published: "2024-04-10T15:57:58.999791Z"
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# Hi I have been propagating this plant for like 4 months now how long…

_Posted by Naomi on 2024-04-10_

Hi I have been propagating this plant for like 4 months now how long to the roots need to be to plant it

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## 6 comments

### Alex commented on 2024-04-10

You probably could plant it now, but I would wait a bit longer

#### Naomi replied on 2024-04-10

Ok I’ll wait I want it to be strong thank you

### thelovelyliz commented on 2024-04-10

I’ve planted with way shorter roots, usually after only a week or two. Just make sure you use well draining, loosely packed soil. Cactus and succulent soil is actually really good for this! 5/6 pothos I did this way are showing new growth after a month. The one that isn’t is still alive, I suspect it’s just taking a little longer to root

#### Naomi replied on 2024-04-10

Thank you for your help

### S.R commented on 2024-04-10

General rule of thumb is to wait for roots to be 2-3 inches before potting in soil.

#### Naomi replied on 2024-04-10

Thank you for your help

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