06/18/2026
PROPAGATION 101: Class is in session 📝
Not all cuttings are created equal, and a few small details can go a long way when it comes to propagation. Here's our guide to water propagation success:
❁ Make sure your plant can actually be propagated in water.
❁ For aroids (Monstera, Philodendron, Pothos, Syngonium, etc.), always include at least one node.
❁ If your cutting has an aerial root, even better—it gives rooting a head start.
❁ Remove any leaves that would sit below the water line.
❁ Keep your water clean and top it off as needed.
❁ Place cuttings in bright, indirect light.
❁ Be patient—some plants root quickly, others take time.
❁ Wait for a robust root system before transferring to soil.
❁ Remember: water roots and soil roots are different. Potting up too early can lead to transplant shock.
❁ After planting, keep the soil slightly more moist than usual while the cutting adjusts.
Not every cutting will root the same way, and not every plant is a good candidate for water propagation. Understanding a few basics—where to cut, what to look for, and when to move a cutting into soil—can make all the difference.
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