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title: "I took some leaves from two succulents that were getting too tall, I…"
description: "I took some leaves from two succulents that were getting too tall, I set them up Dec 15, but have yet to grow roots or any other signs other than calluses. For…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Klein"
published: "2024-01-05T02:43:32.834Z"
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# I took some leaves from two succulents that were getting too tall, I…

_Posted by Klein on 2024-01-05_

I took some leaves from two succulents that were getting too tall, I set them up Dec 15, but have yet to grow roots or any other signs other than calluses. For context: they have a grow light and I’m very frugal with giving them water, if I do water I use a water dropper to the soil, no misting.  
Am I just being impatient with these little plants or any tips on what I might be doing wrong? Thanks!

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## 5 comments

### Tifa commented on 2024-01-05

The soil is too dry for any roots to grow, try misting the dish regularly, letting it dry out between misting.

### Sunny commented on 2024-01-05

I agree the soil is too dry. I water mine once a week letting most of the soil dry in between. I mist as needed to ensure there are water droplets on the cut ends every 3 to 4 days. The first roots come out within two weeks after misting.

### Hijo del Planto commented on 2024-01-05

Also, adjust your light a bit! Direct light is too much for little bebes to grow roots. Bright is fine, as long as it’s not pointing straight at them.

### FriendofVeg commented on 2024-01-06

Heat helps too

### TTANYAAAA commented on 2024-01-12

mist now and every time the surface dries out.

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