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title: "Am I propagating this right?"
description: "Am I propagating this right?"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "barbara1321"
published: "2025-05-20T01:00:59.387247Z"
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# Am I propagating this right?

_Posted by barbara1321 on 2025-05-20_

Am I propagating this right?

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## 2 comments

### KJM commented on 2025-05-20

It looks okay but it depends on how much of the leaf stem you have sticking in the soil. It doesn't take much.

### Stephanie commented on 2025-05-20

I don't bury the tip. Just lay it on top that way you can see when it starts to grow. If you bury it, it can rot. Good luck

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