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title: "I got all these clippings from a philodendron, should I pack the ends…"
description: "I got all these clippings from a philodendron, should I pack the ends in some sphagnum moss to try and get some roots on them or....would water be better?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw/VlCnQgqjBFccMQD3xDiJBX"
community: "Show your plants"
author: "Bret"
published: "2025-08-26T22:57:26.014495Z"
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# I got all these clippings from a philodendron, should I pack the ends…

_Posted by Bret on 2025-08-26_

I got all these clippings from a philodendron, should I pack the ends in some sphagnum moss to try and get some roots on them or....would water be better?

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## 2 comments

### Hayley commented on 2025-08-27

I put a bunch of vines on a layer of damp soil on a 6 inch round tray. Some rooted, most didn't, but without leaves, I wouldn't expect a high prop rate anyway 🤷🏼‍♀️

### Sunny commented on 2025-08-27

They do well in plain water. I typically put a three node cutting into water with two nodes under water to get max root growth. These cuttings show wide gaps between the nodes that indicate the mother plant was searching for more light. It may be difficult to find a tall container to hold a three node cutting. Then, just put a two node cutting in water. One node will grow roots. The dry node will grow leaves. Place the propagation container in bright indirect light. Fertilize with diluted fertilizer when roots appear. Plant when the roots are at least 2 inches long.🪴🍀

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