How To Propagate Succulents

If leaves break off an echeveria, jade, or other succulents, propagate them to grow new plants!

When leaves break off from echeverias, jades, or other succulents, you can propagate them to grow new plants. Here’s what you’ll need and how to do it:

Tools Needed:

• Bright indirect light (6 to 8 hours per day)
• Potting mix formulated for cacti and succulents
• Clean spray bottle
• Patience

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Prepare the Leaf: Ensure the leaf sits undisturbed for at least 24 hours in a warm, dry place. This allows scab tissue to form over the wound, which aids in rooting.

2. Planting the Leaf: Lay the leaf on the surface of a pot filled with cactus and succulent soil, or lightly plant the cut end of the leaf into the soil, burying just the tip. Avoid burying too deeply to prevent rotting.

3. Caring for the Cuttings: Place cuttings in a warm, brightly lit area. Spritz them with water as the soil surface starts to dry out, taking care not to overwater. Depending on the environment, the cuttings should begin rooting within 3 to 4 weeks.

4. Monitoring Growth: After 8 to 12 weeks, depending on the specific plant and conditions, your cuttings should have developed good roots and new growth.

Some succulents will not grow from leaf cuttings. These include:

· Agave

· Aloe

· Gasteria

· Haworthia

· Peperomia rubella

· Scilla violacea

· Tradescantia sillamontana