Originally Posted by 2woodensticks

its new growth i.e. side shoot that just grew under ground before merging..when i start a new cutting off of mine i use one at least a foot long,i put the cutting in a pot,fill with soil,just leave 1/2 inch tip poking out...depends on type but i have had {runners}coming up the sides of the pot with in 7 months,3 or 4 are common have had 6 once but two withered and died,why???no say.. but the rest of it is still going well..hope this helps