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by Amber Petersen on October 28, 2005 12:05 AM
I have some peices of a coleus rooting in water. How long do I leave them in the water before planting them in soil?

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by njoynit on October 28, 2005 12:53 AM
they root pretty fast unless are in a cool spot.you can root them when they have roots.its also a good way to have plants for the following season..root all the cuts and have your plants for next season.I would think 4 weeks in water was enough for roots to be formed and be planted up.

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by Steph321 on October 28, 2005 01:34 AM
Hey Amber, I think njoynit is right, but you can also root them in potting soil easily------they just need alot of indirect light. Have a Great one! [wayey] Steph
by Will Creed on October 28, 2005 08:36 AM
Wait until the roots are at least an inch long before making the transfer to potting soil.
by Amber Petersen on October 29, 2005 01:44 AM
Excellent. They are almost an inch, I may leave them another week. You can't leave them in the water TOO long can you? I wouldn't think it would hurt them any.

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by Will Creed on October 29, 2005 05:31 AM
No, too long (within reasonable limits) is not a problem.

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