# Guides to swapping and caring for plants · RootSwap

> Practical guides from RootSwap: swapping plants safely, rooting cuttings, and getting a plant ready for its new home.

Practical know-how for growing, sharing and swapping plants with people near you.

- **[How to swap plants safely](https://rootswap.gr/en/guides/how-to-swap-plants-safely/index.md)**: What to ask before a plant swap, where to meet, how to check for pests, and what to do when you bring your new plant home.
- **[How to prepare a plant for its new home](https://rootswap.gr/en/guides/preparing-a-plant-for-its-new-home/index.md)**: Watering, packing, care notes and travel: what to do before you hand over a plant, cuttings or seeds, so they reach their new home in good shape.
- **[Rooting pothos cuttings in water](https://rootswap.gr/en/guides/rooting-pothos-cuttings-in-water/index.md)**: Step by step: where to cut, how much water and light they need, and when to pot up cuttings of pothos, one of the easiest plants to start with.

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