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=== Assistant: Perfect timing to ask that, because you can absolutely prune and propagate all of these — and you’re right to think ahe… ===
Perfect timing to ask that, because you can absolutely prune and propagate all of these — and you’re right to think ahead about moving the pink Aglaonema from its water setup before it starts struggling long-term. Let’s break it down plant by plant so it’s clear what to do and how to keep each one thriving while you multiply them. 🌿✨

==== Current situation: it’s hydro-rooted (roots adapted to living in water), and yes — that setup is pretty for display but not ideal long term. Roots grown in water are very different from soil roots (they’re thinner and more fragile). ====

===== 1. Gently remove from the glass globe and rinse off any slime or algae from the roots. =====
# Trim away any mushy or dark roots — those will rot in soil.
# Prepare a pot with drainage holes and a light, airy soil mix: - 1 part regular potting soil - 1 part perlite (for drainage) - 1 part orchid bark or coco coir (for breathability)
# Plant it shallowly — just enough so roots are covered and the base is supported.
# Water lightly the first time (don’t soak it).
# Keep humidity high for the first 2–3 weeks — you can loosely cover it with a clear plastic bag or keep near a humidifier while it adjusts.
# Bright, indirect light — not full sun while it’s transitioning.

⚠️ Note: Some roots may die off while it adapts. That’s normal — it’ll grow new soil roots within a month or two.

==== Super easy to propagate and encourage bushier growth! ====

===== - Cut just below a node (where a leaf meets the stem). =====
* Each cutting should have 1–2 leaves and at least one node.

===== Option 1 — Water propagation: =====
* Place the cuttings in a jar of clean water (change water every few days).
* Once roots are about 2 inches long, plant in soil.

Option 2 — Direct soil propagation:
* Stick the node into moist soil, keeping humidity high.
* Use a clear cover or dome if air is dry.

💡 To make your existing pot fuller:
When your cuttings root, plant several back into the same pot to make it lush and full.

==== These are a bit different — propagation is slower but possible! ====

===== - Trim new growth just above a leaf node to encourage branching. =====
* Don’t remove too much at once — bonsais like gradual trimming.

===== - Take a 3–4 inch cutting from a healthy stem. =====
* Let it air-dry for a few hours (the sap needs to callus).
* Then plant it in a mix of ½ perlite and ½ potting soil.
* Keep it warm, humid, and bright (but no direct sun).
* Roots can take several weeks to appear.

⚠️ Ficus can “bleed” milky sap when cut — just wipe it off with a damp cloth.

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If you want, I can help you make a little “propagation plan” for each — like when to cut, where to trim, and how to set up each cutting (even a cute mini propagation station layout if you like the aesthetic part too).

Would you like me to do that next — one for each plant, step-by-step with where to cut and how to root them?