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title: "I’m trying to root/save these cuttings from my mother in law’s watch…"
description: "I’m trying to root/save these cuttings from my mother in law’s watch chain plant. I read laying them on top of the soil and misting is the way to go. Any…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "FernKelly"
published: "2026-07-07T23:40:43.453935Z"
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# I’m trying to root/save these cuttings from my mother in law’s watch…

_Posted by FernKelly on 2026-07-07_

I’m trying to root/save these cuttings from my mother in law’s watch chain plant. I read laying them on top of the soil and misting is the way to go. Any advice would be appreciated!!!

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## 6 comments

### Chris commented on 2026-07-07

Nice 👍 that’s how I got my elephant bush 😁

### Chris commented on 2026-07-08

What is this guy called ?

#### FernKelly replied on 2026-07-08

A watch chain!

### Chris commented on 2026-07-08

Leaves are so cool looking.

### MrsPlantyBrown commented on 2026-07-09

A humidity dome is helpful when starting roots for new propagations but once they root in, remove it. Just be sure to vent occasionally to avoid mold 😊

#### MrsPlantyBrown replied on 2026-07-09

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/C1M3XXv7-R4fzoHlm7XMMw_-_g_hFLVYigx5WJY6Rkk/KwSje-i3Tb2UCs8Vn7oWKA.webp?size=large)

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