OK, I left them in the water and today I see a tiny (quarter inch) root on one. The foliage looks like heck though. Anita

How are they now? Most canes root fairly quick in water.

Thanks for asking. Two have enough roots to plant, but the woodiest is being stubborn, one little root. They are all showing new growth after loosing most of the leaves. Anita

I would go ahead and put them in soil now.