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title: "This broke off my umbrella tree during a storm today and can I…"
description: "This broke off my umbrella tree during a storm today and can I propagate this leaf or would I just waste my time and if I can how should I."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/rQcnGsQNmNXqzuWxii43Ln"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Gabe"
published: "2025-06-25T18:29:02.347501Z"
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# This broke off my umbrella tree during a storm today and can I…

_Posted by Gabe on 2025-06-25_

This broke off my umbrella tree during a storm today and can I propagate this leaf or would I just waste my time and if I can how should I.

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## 4 comments

### User123 commented on 2025-06-25

Yes, you can propagate it

#### Gabe replied on 2025-06-25

Should I just put it in water

#### User123 replied on 2025-06-25

Water would do just fine

### Kezz commented on 2025-08-14

This wouldn't grow any new leaves as there is no node, it will root and stay alive but as is. Hope that helps!

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