Is it possible to put piece of a root from a banana plant in water to start a new plant?

Question

My neighbor told me it would work. I transplanted my plant to a larger pot today and put several of the large and small roots in a bowl of water. Does anybody know if this will work?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Yes it should work and there are rooting powders/compounds you can use too. Plants can propogate from single cells.

Answer 3

Absolutely!

Answer 4

Why ask us, give it a try and then you will know.............