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title: "I am trying my hand at propagating succulents 🪴any tips? Also how…"
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# I am trying my hand at propagating succulents 🪴any tips? Also how…

_Posted by Kaylee on 2024-05-23_

I am trying my hand at propagating succulents 🪴any tips? Also how often should I water them?

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## 9 comments

### Sage commented on 2024-05-23

Hi there! From my personal experience, it is best to keep the calloused end of the succulent in direct contact with the dirt. I usually don’t water until they all start growing roots (usually are white in color) that are about an inch long, and water them very lightly so they don’t get root rot. I hope this helps!!

#### Kaylee replied on 2024-05-23

Thank you for your tips! I will definitely try that out! :)

#### Sage replied on 2024-05-23

Of course!! Tik tok also has great tutorials from users who own plant shops - some reliable tutorials on there! :)

#### Kaylee replied on 2024-05-23

I’ll check that out then as well :)

#### Succulent❤️Mama replied on 2024-05-24

I love when plant shops have social media! It’s so helpful!😊

### Succulent❤️Mama commented on 2024-05-23

Looks like you are doing it perfectly!❤️ You just lay the leaves on top of the soil because they send a root down into the dirt and a pup up facing the sky. They both come out of the same spot so you shouldn’t bury it at all. I keep mine on a tray like this and mist it every day. You want to get the roots and dirt slightly moist so the plants will feel safe to make roots. But you also want the leaves to dry out within an hour and the dirt to dry out within a few hours so nothing rots. For me, that’s misting once a day.

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#### Succulent❤️Mama replied on 2024-05-23

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### Succulent❤️Mama commented on 2024-05-23

Also, it will only work if the leaves are healthy. Any that are mushy or have rotten or dried out tips won’t work. Try to choose the healthiest leaves you can. Please know that you can do everything correct and they still might not all work.😊

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#### Kaylee replied on 2024-05-23

Okay thank you for the advice!! :)

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