How to Propagate Succulents Fast n Easy
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Published 2017-05-30
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Step by step: How to grow succulents from cuttings
Remove the lower leaves
Chop the remaining rosette from the stem
Let all the parts dry out and create a callous where they’ve been removed
Place on top of soil until roots and baby plants start forming
Remove the original leaf and plant the new offspring, as well as the original rosette – tada!
Propagate Succulents from Leaves
1.) Select a healthy leaf to propagate. Choose a leaf that is in good health, with a hearty shape and no rips or blemishes. Typically you will choose a larger, more mature leaf than a young, under-developed one.
Pull the leaf off neatly. Use a razor blade or a craft knife to make a clean cut. The knife or blade should be sterilized in white spirit or similar before use; this prevents the transfer of any disease that could harm the succulent plant.
Some plants, like "jade plants", the leaves will come off easily or even drop off the plant spontaneously. You can either use "volunteers" or select the one you want.
If you use your fingers, be very gentle. Twist the leaf carefully back and forth, from side to side to pull it off intact, without ripping the stem of the plant.
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Let the leaf or leaves dry. Once you pulled off the leaves you wish to propagate, allow them to dry out a little bit. Let them dry for 1-3 days.
Do not water the leaf until after 1-3 days as your leaf may turn brown and mushy and will start to rot.
The "wound" on the stem of the parent plant should also be allowed to air dry in a sheltered and well-lit spot for a few hours. During its healing process, the plant will seal the wound and help prevent disease from getting in.
Place the dried leaves on some soil ready to grow. Just place them on top of the soil. Do not bury or semi-bury into the soil. The roots will find their way into the soil on their own. As you're going to look at it for a good amount of months, you may as well make it look nice in pretty pattern or just place them randomly - that's all up to you.
The soil should be well drained. If you need to improvise good growing soil, mix half well-rotted compost with half fine pumice or grit.
Water the leaf. The leaves need water at some point but only a light sprinkling. While "grown-up" succulents only need to be watered every second week, or even once a month (depending on the season/heat), the leaves need to be watered constantly without being watered too much. Only water the soil after it is dry (stick your finger into the soil around the planted leaves; if it feels moist, watering is not needed but if it's dry, then water).
Wait. All you have to do now is to wait for the leaves to grow roots or even new leaves. You'll see some changes within just a month or so.
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All Comments (21)
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More detailed video on succulent propagation with 90 days update ..:) have a look guys thanks..:) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzBeSJpd9To
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ngl indian men on the internet has tought me more about life, IT and plants than school. thank uu!!
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5 years and this video is still helping people. Thank you!
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Thanks for the help. I got my first tiny little succulent from a friend last summer, it was half-dead on arrival, partially cooked on my friend's car dashboard after being found in a trash bin. It was making a full recovery, but this winter I accidently knocked it over and broke the stem. I saved the leaves and been trying much of your advice, now many of the leaves are taking root. It feels good being able to give this plant yet another chance to shine.
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This is a really great video. I especially like that you showed what a calloused base looks like and how to plant them specifically. Most articles I read didn't do that. Much appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thank you for your help!
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I really love the fact that you show the "after" so that we will have an idea of what this will look like. Well done.
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Thank you for the information. I like the symmetrical design you arranged the leaves in. My Dad loved to grow plants and I still have one, a sedum he started many years ago. He pasted away 5 years ago so keeping this plant alive is very important to me. Now I can propagate many backups so my children can enjoy them for many years as well.
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Thank you for very succinct and clear how-to. There are people, like me, who do not arrange things like cuttings into any sort of pattern, and there are people, like you, that see it as the opportunity to create order and beauty.
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I noticed other people’s obsession with succulents before I became obsessed myself. I love succulents ❤️
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Finally! a video that is informative enough to be useful and not uselessly long. Thank you!
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my roommates killed off all my succulents by watering them like a normal plant ;___; I'll try to save what I can by replanting the leaves that aren't yet rotten so thanks for the tips
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Now i know why it rot so many of them...never knew i had to dry them...thank you so muchhhh 😊
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Thank you so much! I have a succulent garden, my first one, and plants are expensive. With your clear instructions I can save money and improve the garden!!
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Thank you! I started to become obsessed with succulents about 2 weeks ago and currently own 12. I want to start propagating them for my family and friends so they can enjoy beautiful succulents as well.
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I always admire all the gardeners and farmers around the world.. they are the only ones who is actually trying to save the earth by making it more greener.. and the way it should be 'green and beautiful'😊..providing us with more of oxygen to survive on.. I feel each and every person on this earth should be inspired by people like u sir.. and start their gardening right away.. 😄😄 I have started mine.. 😊 Ty again
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Thank you for this! I received two succulent leaves and didn't know what to do with them. This vid has saved two plants :)
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Thank you for these informative videos!... My wife & I are now hooked!... & we love your voice!... We could listen to you speak all day!... Thanks again!
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I found some fallen leaves from succulent plants at a big box nursery and grabbed some to try hehe
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I don't think there is much more I can say about your video that hasn't already been said. So you sir, I thank you for this. As an absolute beginner on these, this is one method I shall try amd will inform you of my results. Great work and great vid. Well done.
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I have watched this video many many times!! Excellent!! Thanks! I am a Trucker and when I get home I enjoy my Wife, my Dogs and my succulents!! I am new but gaining experience with propagation
