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title: "Ive had this cutting of a hibiscus plant in water for at least half a…"
description: "Ive had this cutting of a hibiscus plant in water for at least half a year, and it hasnt grown any roots. It even bloomed once, and pushes out tiny leaves…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Ella"
published: "2026-03-19T13:45:47.864991Z"
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# Ive had this cutting of a hibiscus plant in water for at least half a…

_Posted by Ella on 2026-03-19_

Ive had this cutting of a hibiscus plant in water for at least half a year, and it hasnt grown any roots. It even bloomed once, and pushes out tiny leaves sometimes. A friend told me to sorta ”peel” the outside of it, but it hasnt helped. Is there anything i can do to make it root so i can pot it and finally have it grow normally? Like, it has literally been in water for MONTHS and months and months.

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## 3 comments

### Rach commented on 2026-03-19

You could try putting it straight in a pot of dirt. I’ve had some plants root better in dirt and others that root better in water.

### Phil commented on 2026-03-19

Not an expert here but thinking this thru, I would think the bud is an issue. That needs too much plant energy. And there should be a leaf node at the bottom from which the roots will grow. I don’t see one.

### Ella commented on 2026-03-19

thanks guys, ill try both of these. chopped off the bud and cut off the extra stem, leaving a node at the bottom. planted in soil. wish her luck 🙏

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