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title: "How long should I let roots grow from a cutting before potting? I…"
description: "How long should I let roots grow from a cutting before potting? I have a monstera cutting of just one node and I’m not sure when to pot it. It’s got a steady…"
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# How long should I let roots grow from a cutting before potting? I…

_Posted by LilBug on 2024-05-23_

How long should I let roots grow from a cutting before potting? I have a monstera cutting of just one node and I’m not sure when to pot it. It’s got a steady root going but It’s only about a half in long right now.

## 3 comments

### Josie commented on 2024-05-23

I’m not experienced with monstera props because mine was WELL rooted before I planted it but i personally let the roots get about 2-5 inches long on anything else I propagate.

### Miranda commented on 2024-05-24

4" you want it to be well established.

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### Miranda commented on 2024-05-24

Their roots grow very quickly! Just give it 4-6 weeks 😊

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