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title: "Can you propagate a snake plant without using an entire long leaf?…"
description: "Can you propagate a snake plant without using an entire long leaf? What is the smallest length of leaf you can propogate"
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# Can you propagate a snake plant without using an entire long leaf?…

_Posted by Khushi on 2026-09-05_

Can you propagate a snake plant without using an entire long leaf?

What is the smallest length of leaf you can propogate

## 12 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-09-05

you can definitely just trim the leaves instead of using the whole thing. i'd give it 2inches per cutting.

#### Khushi replied on 2026-09-05

Perfect thank you, and they will do okay just in water to begin with?

#### Amateur plant mama replied on 2026-09-05

Yes water until you see roots. I warn you they are very slow to propagate.

### KJ commented on 2026-09-06

I have not tried this, theoretically you could take one large leaf cutting, separate into 2” pieces, and prop them all. Make sure to let the cut callus over before you put in water or soil.

#### Khushi replied on 2026-09-06

Perfect, thank you

#### KJ replied on 2026-09-06

Snake plant varieties are my favorite; there’s so many!

#### Khushi replied on 2026-09-06

I like them too and they are so low maintenance. Out of interest, what kind of soil do you use for your snake plants?

#### KJ replied on 2026-09-10

Sorry it took me a while to see this. I swear by a premium potting mix called Ivy May. Ivy May DuNEs is what I use for my cacti and succulents. When I’ve struggled with gnats, they leave the plants potted in Ivy May alone. It has these little balls of peppermint essential oil that deter pests and smell amazing. I believe it is redwood bark based. I have also used and like Ivy May for aroids, but Dunes is the real winner as far as I’m concerned. Don’t have a heart attack, it’s $20 for 4qt. It is available online from the manufacturer in bigger bags which is more cost effective, but then you get nailed with the shipping cost 😖.

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#### KJ replied on 2026-09-10

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### Tanya commented on 2026-09-06

This is my propagation!! 💚

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#### Khushi replied on 2026-09-06

Beautiful 🧡

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