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title: "Hello plant friends. I am trying out something i’ve never done before…"
description: "Hello plant friends. I am trying out something i’ve never done before but have been down a deep dive in. I want to start propagating and would love to know…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/bG8GFViuU9P0xAhaVZDltt"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "beerode"
published: "2025-12-11T12:10:03.886927Z"
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# Hello plant friends. I am trying out something i’ve never done before…

_Posted by beerode on 2025-12-11_

Hello plant friends. I am trying out something i’ve never done before but have been down a deep dive in. I want to start propagating and would love to know everything about it. My first project is to propagate my string of pearls. I cut a few lengths off about 5 inches, i have 8 cuttings that i’m really hoping turn out well. I do only have them in some water but that was a question of mine, should I invest in a solution or something for this process? I’m excited for this. Happy planting!

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## 5 comments

### Whit\_Y commented on 2025-12-11

Don’t prop them in water, they don’t like it lol lay your cuttings on succulent/ cactus soil and give them plenty of light and time ☺️

Their root systems are very shallow and are very sensitive to overwatering

#### prayformyplants replied on 2025-12-11

Is succulent/cactus soil lechuza pon?

#### beerode replied on 2025-12-11

thank you so much for helping!

#### Tam’s Plants replied on 2025-12-12

This is exactly how I propagate any and all of my succulents and have had luck! It does take ALOT of time so it does take some patience!

### Whit\_Y commented on 2025-12-11

No its extra gritty/ fast draining soil, you can find at any hardware store or plant center.

I can’t think of any succulents that would do well in a leca pon medium, they don’t like their roots sitting in water.

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