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title: "My first attempt at propagation and the echeveria and burro’s tail…"
description: "My first attempt at propagation and the echeveria and burro’s tail leaves are finally starting to sprout. Do I leave them on the soil like this - or do…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "AdAstra"
published: "2025-12-06T05:09:58.595983Z"
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# My first attempt at propagation and the echeveria and burro’s tail…

_Posted by AdAstra on 2025-12-06_

My first attempt at propagation and the echeveria and burro’s tail leaves are finally starting to sprout. Do I leave them on the soil like this - or do something to help them root and grow? TIA

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Ym6b4xl0ti81AaRzg3wX2y3a1GdSw9vJmjg7XLhX4LI/rtP2yF7bRkaxSqd2_Vd44A.webp?size=large)

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## 3 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-12-06

They might be having a hard time getting the roots into the soil past the larger wood chips. Consider sifting out the “big” chunks of wood to create a succulent mix for starter plants. Carefully move them to the new small particle mix. I leave mine until the roots are into the soil and the mother leaf dries out. 🪴🍀

#### AdAstra replied on 2025-12-06

Thank you so much!

### Kelly commented on 2025-12-07

This is my current burros tail propagation…it’s been since end of August! I do mist them every day or every other day.

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