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title: "Hey propagation friends! I had watched a random Instagram reel about…"
description: "Hey propagation friends! I had watched a random Instagram reel about propagating a jade plant this way. Not really thinking it would work with a random leaf…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "EC"
published: "2026-09-11T14:28:11.795551Z"
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# Hey propagation friends! I had watched a random Instagram reel about…

_Posted by EC on 2026-09-11_

Hey propagation friends!

I had watched a random Instagram reel about propagating a jade plant this way. Not really thinking it would work with a random leaf that had fallen, I put it together and generally left it alone. To my surprise I check it one day and found some growth! Now I’m not sure about the next step. I’m relatively new to being a plant mom and absolutely new to propagating plants. Sorry these aren’t the best pictures.

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## 6 comments

### Amateur plant mama commented on 2026-09-11

You can lay it on top of some soil that's what I do with mine.

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### Dondoo52 commented on 2026-09-11

Same! I just put it on top and lightly water when dry. Once it has a stem forming and visible roots, I put it in a starter pot. I have grown many this way.

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### Kobygawa commented on 2026-09-12

I am so confused and intrigued by what is going on in this photo. 😂

#### EC replied on 2026-09-12

😆 In the video I watched, you attach the leaf to the inside top of the jar and then fill another jar with water. Then put it on top to create a tiny biome. I don’t know…I was reporting the jade and one of leaves fell off so I said what the heck we’ll see what happens. I’ve only had to refill the water once. It’s been quite a few weeks. Trust me, I am also intrigued. 🤨🤣

#### Tay replied on 2026-09-12

My first thought was that pin looks so painful… 🫣

#### EC replied on 2026-09-13

I agree! I did not enjoy poking her! But curiosity won out.

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