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title: "What’s the trick for moving a plant from propagating in water to…"
description: "What’s the trick for moving a plant from propagating in water to soil? I seem to have mixed results."
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author: "Rainy"
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# What’s the trick for moving a plant from propagating in water to…

_Posted by Rainy on 2023-06-11_

What’s the trick for moving a plant from propagating in water to soil? I seem to have mixed results.

## 6 comments

### MeasomerPi commented on 2023-06-11

I like the “roots had roots” take. Great measurement!

I wait for the roots to get to an inch to two inches long and then transplant. I water immediately and keep it a little wetter than I normally would for the first week or two. Good luck!

### Sheenaah commented on 2023-06-11

Some people worry about soil not having enough air circulation after water rooting since water roots are so delicate. I recommend a soil heavily mixed with perlite. Or I have a friend who plants the roots into perlite, let’s them dry so they stick a bit and then into soil. She swears it helps with the roots not suffocating.

#### Shuggaglider replied on 2023-06-11

Oh wow, the planting into perlite is a great idea

### K. Alexandra commented on 2023-06-11

Transfer to well aerated soil. So a mix of regular indoor soil, some perlite (not a lot as it retains water), and some peat moss which helps with moisture control.

### e! commented on 2023-06-12

I’ve planted them into soil and then just made sure the soil is always wet. Or gradually added soil to the water, and letting the water evaporate over time

### anneliese commented on 2023-06-12

i use perlite or another semi hydroponic medium to get them used to the decreased oxygen levels and then i transfer to a well draining soil mix

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