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title: "What is the best way to propagate a jade plant from a leaf cutting?"
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# What is the best way to propagate a jade plant from a leaf cutting?

_Posted by barbara1321 on 2025-08-18_

What is the best way to propagate a jade plant from a leaf cutting?

## 3 comments

### Katie commented on 2025-08-19

i usually put it on a damp paper towel, in a plastic bag in view of sun. when a few roots sprout (usually i wait for like 2-3 and ideally 0.5 inches long minimum) then transfer to a small pot

#### barbara1321 replied on 2025-09-03

How long does that usually take?

#### Katie replied on 2025-09-03

a few days to a week? just transplanted some to a small egg carton with soil after forgetting about them for like 2-3 weeks. i kinda set them on top and am keeping the soil damp! a couple in the bag got mushy but most were able to be transplanted! also if you let the roots get too long it grows into the paper towel. not an exact science from what ive done

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