Help. How do I save this plant

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I purchased this scindapsus Pictus in November last year and it has stayed pretty much the same. Last week I decided to look at the roots and realized that I was sold an unroofed cutting. The plant only has a tiny node which was not in the soil. Will a humid box help this plant to root quickly. I really don’t want it to die. What should I do.
 

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Yes, I recall discussing this plant (Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus') with you on another thread a few months ago.

The bad news is that plant still has not produce many/any roots, but the good news is it still looks green and healthy. Perhaps being in a warm and humid climate allows it to persist with a minimal root system. I don't know if additional humidity in an enclosed space would be better for it or not. I see several leaves so ther must be several stem nodes .Perhaps burying the stem one node deeper would help. You might also try an application of rooting hormone.

I just looked up the older thread. I see the photo is the same. Does the plant still look like it does in the photo?
 
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Thank you for your usual kind assistance.
Yes. Nothing has changed. It is exactly the same. This is why I decided to take a look at the roots and it was actually starting to rot a bit. I cut that part off and actually put it in perlite. I was just wondering whether more humidity would help.
 
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Just to update you @Marck I changed the medium to sphagnum moss and I put the plant in a Hugh humidity container and now it has some crazy roots and even have a new leaf. I’m so happy.
 

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