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title: "I have a full snake plant leaf. I would like around 5 props from this…"
description: "I have a full snake plant leaf. I would like around 5 props from this 12” leaf. What is the most successful way to go about this?"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "JenThon🪴🪷"
published: "2024-10-28T22:23:48.834191Z"
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# I have a full snake plant leaf. I would like around 5 props from this…

_Posted by JenThon🪴🪷 on 2024-10-28_

I have a full snake plant leaf. I would like around 5 props from this 12” leaf. What is the most successful way to go about this?

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## 8 comments

### Swamp Witch commented on 2024-10-28

Cut each section into a chevron.

#### JenThon🪴🪷 replied on 2024-10-28

What’s the purpose of that shape? And does it just in succulent soil?

#### Swamp Witch replied on 2024-10-28

I believe it’s to create more surface area for rooting, but I really don’t know. Yes you can let them harden overnight and then plop them into a cactus/succulent mix.

### JenThon🪴🪷 commented on 2024-10-28

Oh cool! Thanks. Do I at least must the soil before putting them in?

#### Swamp Witch replied on 2024-10-28

Yep water after planting.

### Plant Intern 🤓 commented on 2024-10-28

In my opinion no need to cut it up I popped mine in water till it had roots planted it in a pot with cactus soil just big enough for pups to grow

### Plant Intern 🤓 commented on 2024-10-28

Funny enough there just happens to be 5 pups

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### JenThon🪴🪷 commented on 2024-10-29

I had already cut them, so this is what I have.  
If I end up with extra, it’s all good. It’s a pretty variety.

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