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title: "Just wanted to share my favorite zz plant hack! To propagate a zz…"
description: "Just wanted to share my favorite zz plant hack! To propagate a zz plant and make a lot of props: 1. Cut a bunch of leaves at the stem of the leaf. (I like to…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/reGnX7K3StqCfipC4Gtt2w/pVXNjopd9Q0KUWFHG70G43"
community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "Oksana 🥎🍦🌱"
published: "2025-06-13T21:57:26.999103Z"
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# Just wanted to share my favorite zz plant hack! To propagate a zz…

_Posted by Oksana 🥎🍦🌱 on 2025-06-13_

Just wanted to share my favorite zz plant hack!  
To propagate a zz plant and make a lot of props:  
1\. Cut a bunch of leaves at the stem of the leaf. (I like to cut on different stems so it doesn’t look bare on one)  
2\. Grab an old pool noodle, and chop it. Then cut slots in the noodle.  
3\. Place the leaves bottom down in the slots in a bowl of water.

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WE6UBkopcRECYPrP8RqCmGM4YVEKsigk8jAnxgxqy4k/5DyZ2YD3SSqc0WPGxveWrw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WE6UBkopcRECYPrP8RqCmGM4YVEKsigk8jAnxgxqy4k/EEMunRwUTtmo0C6X5heK6g.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WE6UBkopcRECYPrP8RqCmGM4YVEKsigk8jAnxgxqy4k/6x-TIaRIQgGUNi-rEne52g.webp?size=large)

## 13 comments

### Phil commented on 2025-06-14

Have you done this? Because when I researched propping a ZZ plant last year, I found out it can be done but takes a very long time. Over a year because they have to develop a rhizome and roots.

#### Oksana 🥎🍦🌱 replied on 2025-06-14

Oh no actually this is my first time. But I thought it would be more efficient than the other methods

#### Suzanabanana replied on 2025-10-14

My zz leaves only took a few months to root in water, and about 4 months to root in soul

### Waspinator commented on 2025-06-24

That is weirdly satisfying

#### Melissa replied on 2025-07-10

Right?! Kinda hope it works! So cool 😍

### Plantita Queen commented on 2025-07-15

I’ll be watching for updates😊😊

#### Oksana 🥎🍦🌱 replied on 2025-07-15

This is what they look like today!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WE6UBkopcRECYPrP8RqCmGM4YVEKsigk8jAnxgxqy4k/WBJBwadTT4y9sMq0YWA_3A.webp?size=large)

#### Orchids replied on 2025-09-13

Amazing, way to go.

#### Brittany replied on 2025-12-22

Way cool!

### Plantita Queen commented on 2025-07-15

Awesome

### Debi commented on 2025-08-25

I just put stems in water and they root. Maybe a month and a half. I have tried the leaf method and the leaves just die on me.

#### KittCatty replied on 2026-05-15

That’s what happens to me.

### Dare commented on 2026-07-22

Such a great idea

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