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title: "i’ve heard different opinions, so i’m curious for people to weigh in…"
description: "i’ve heard different opinions, so i’m curious for people to weigh in — if you’re propping something leafy (not a succulent) do you prefer to let it callous…"
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author: "akeeca"
published: "2024-05-12T14:49:39.579679Z"
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# i’ve heard different opinions, so i’m curious for people to weigh in…

_Posted by akeeca on 2024-05-12_

i’ve heard different opinions, so i’m curious for people to weigh in — if you’re propping something leafy (not a succulent) do you prefer to let it callous before sticking it in water or just put it in right away?

## 5 comments

### Botanista commented on 2024-05-12

Depends on the size of the stem if it’s thick yes if it’s a tiny stem I don’t bother

### GreenLeaf commented on 2024-05-12

Always callous. But depending on the stem size I’ll leave them anywhere from 30mins-48hrs.

#### Cait2k3 replied on 2024-05-12

How do you decide the length of time?

#### GreenLeaf replied on 2024-05-12

If its a thin stemmed younger plant it will take much less time to callous than a mature rubber tree (for example). So its just based on the cutting I’m propagating.

### Bella56 commented on 2024-05-12

Letting it callous is a preventative measure, by letting it dry out your propagation is less likely to rot at the spot it was cut

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