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Horseshoe wrote:
jljo...

I'd move them to 3" or 4" pots, using a nice potting mix and keeping it very moist. When you root plants in water they tend to make soft/fragile roots that prefer water; potting them up now will allow the cuttings to begin growing roots that will handle soil conditions. I'd keep them in a warm spot, too.

If it is more convenient you can move all your cuttings (3 of them?) into one large pot, using a plastic bag to hold in moisture. Putting the pot in the bottom of the bag (instead of putting the bag over the top) allows you to easily close or open the top to allow an air exchange. (See pic)

Shoe (Gardenia Freak!)