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title: "Question! How many maranta prayer cuttings would you put in one pot?…"
description: "Question! How many maranta prayer cuttings would you put in one pot? I have 6 cuttings. I want a bushy look, but want a thriving system, not overcrowded roots…"
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author: "Fernadette"
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# Question! How many maranta prayer cuttings would you put in one pot?…

_Posted by Fernadette on 2026-06-26_

Question! How many maranta prayer cuttings would you put in one pot? I have 6 cuttings. I want a bushy look, but want a thriving system, not overcrowded roots fighting for nutrients. Thoughts are appreciated!

## 9 comments

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-06-26

How big are they?

#### Fernadette replied on 2026-06-26

Various sizes and stages of roots, several with secondary roots coming in, and some with roots just starting. If I ended up potting them all I will wait until they all have good roots, or depending on what you guys suggest I could pot the few sooner and not include the youngers

#### Fernadette replied on 2026-06-26

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_Fks3Gj7cKAnGxpnGzWT0aEGa6lM5Us_UtEUMddFSbc/YuoYH3gNTlCw8N8xgNMtBA.webp?size=large)

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-06-26

I would pot the ones with secondary roots I would say maybe 2 if they are smaller you could do three but that is pushing it

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-06-26

The smaller ones you could definitely do three though now that I see the picture lol

#### Fernadette replied on 2026-06-26

Okay awesome, thank you!!

### Tess commented on 2026-06-27

I wanted a bushy look also, this pot has like 8 separate cuttings in it and is happy so far, pushing out several new leaves! I figure it I need to separate back out later I will but if they continue to like it, so do I 🤷‍♀️

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/QEeztJXrfFniPkGU6nFunxLwnMCIjbwJhjupd7q5lOE/up2BiJrGQ7iypi-LM0ODmQ.webp?size=large)

### Lance commented on 2026-07-02

Do you use rooting powder? Or do you just keep the cuttings in water? Was thinking of doing this to my plants!

#### Fernadette replied on 2026-07-02

I’ve never used rooting powder I’ve thought about it because I’ve seen others use it. But I’ve had success in just water. I just let the cutting dry out a little so it doesn’t start to rot, and put them in rain water. It takes a few weeks for secondary roots to really form but I’m patient and they’ve all done great! I also want to note that if I put maranta cuttings in a same spot with others cuttings (like a pothos) the roots grow faster!

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