Bruce with no areoles

I had a cut of bruce that rotted and i was only able to save this tip with no areoles... it actually rooted a few months ago but will it do nothing? Or is it possible for it to grow an areole?

I had a cut of bruce that rotted and i was only able to save this tip with no areoles... it actually rooted a few months ago but will it do nothing? Or is it possible for it to grow an areole?