Most tender Sedums and some Echeverias can be propagated with either a leaf or a cutting. But Aeoniums only work with cuttings. In this blog, we will show you how to propagate succulents from cuttings. Click here to learn propagating succulents from leaves.
Let's start it!
- Cut off a piece of the succulent just above a leaf on the stem.
- Place the cuttings in airy location and let it dry out a little bit.
- Before planting, moisten the soil and insert your cuttings 1/2 to 2 inches into the soil.
- Place the pot in airy location with indirect sunlight. The roots will come out in 2-4 weeks. Never water them in first week.
- You can start watering the soil from second week. Do remember only watering them when the soil dries out.
Propagating succulents from cuttings needs time and patience. And it is also a good way for parents to show the magic of nature to children. Take it several tries, you will enjoy succulents propagation.