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title: "Hello! Is there anyway I can cut this down and try to save it? It…"
description: "Hello! Is there anyway I can cut this down and try to save it? It hasn’t done well in any of the light I’ve put it in, but under a plant light it’s getting a…"
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published: "2026-01-22T22:03:15.524447Z"
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# Hello! Is there anyway I can cut this down and try to save it? It…

_Posted by Cheekyswipe on 2026-01-22_

Hello! Is there anyway I can cut this down and try to save it? It hasn’t done well in any of the light I’ve put it in, but under a plant light it’s getting a little more fresh on top

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## 2 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2026-01-23

Yep. Sterilize a blade (depending on thickness, you might actually want a saw; you want a cut straight across without crushing/deforming the stem. A sharp kitchen knife should also work.) Cut straight across, just beneath the leafy part. Lay it down sideways on a clean surface and let the wound callous over (depending on growing conditions, this may take a day to a week.) Once the wound is calloused, replant it in appropriate soil and water it in. Continue normal care (but keep in mind it may be a bit slower to use water while it's working on new roots). You can also use rooting hormone on the calloused cut if you want

### Cheekyswipe commented on 2026-01-31

Perfect thank you!

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