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Let the cutting dry for a couple of hours, and then apply a rooting hormone to the cut portion of the stem and along the internode to help speed up the rooting process.—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026 Keep an eye on the internodes, the sections of stems and branches between the leaves.—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025