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title: "I’m pretty new to propagating and I have a pothos cutting that has…"
description: "I’m pretty new to propagating and I have a pothos cutting that has been sitting in water for a month now and has only grown one root. The root is at least 3…"
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published: "2023-06-22T23:45:34.474Z"
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# I’m pretty new to propagating and I have a pothos cutting that has…

_Posted by PlantHoarder on 2023-06-22_

I’m pretty new to propagating and I have a pothos cutting that has been sitting in water for a month now and has only grown one root. The root is at least 3 inches long. Should I report now or wait for more roots?

## 4 comments

### Mon commented on 2023-06-23

I would wait for more roots. Try giving it more light. That speeds up the process

### Lili commented on 2023-06-23

I would wait til there’s a good root system, try changing the water out at least once a week depending how big the vessel is \& giving it lots of light! :)

### s. commented on 2023-06-23

Wait until the root has secondary roots! Even if it has one/two roots, they are nothing w/out secondary roots! Maybe pop another pothos cutting in there to help with the rooting!

### LearningPlantMom commented on 2023-06-23

Propagating is a patient fast. Wait a little longer… definitely give it more light

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