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title: "just dropped my first plant in 2 years 😭 hopefully I'll be able to…"
description: "just dropped my first plant in 2 years 😭 hopefully I'll be able to propagate at least the one with the node"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Basil"
published: "2025-03-27T23:51:40.150767Z"
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# just dropped my first plant in 2 years 😭 hopefully I'll be able to…

_Posted by Basil on 2025-03-27_

just dropped my first plant in 2 years 😭 hopefully I'll be able to propagate at least the one with the node

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## 2 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-03-28

You should be able to propagate all of the larger leaves by laying them on top of succulent soil and misting once every 1 to 2 weeks.

#### Adrian replied on 2025-03-28

Rooting powder can help too! I use Bonide’s rooting hormone before I stick my props in the soil and it’s definitely helped me propagate plants a lot faster, especially in the colder months when the hours and light and temps aren’t in my favor. I love bear paw cacti, so here’s to hoping you can propagate at least some of the leaves! 🥺

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