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title: "Should I repot or chop and prop?"
description: "Should I repot or chop and prop?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/ALw2Q9bfUJV0P7pVnjnB6n"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Rhian"
published: "2025-04-21T00:05:50.305903Z"
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# Should I repot or chop and prop?

_Posted by Rhian on 2025-04-21_

Should I repot or chop and prop?

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## 3 comments

### Abbeywabby🪴🎍 commented on 2025-04-21

i say chop

### KJM commented on 2025-04-21

Propagate the top and leave about an inch or two of stem at the base and fertilize it. check the roots in the parent pot and repot if necessary.

### 7Bee commented on 2025-04-21

I agree. Chop top and prop. Place leaves you remove on potting soil and mist daily. They will propagate. I find even leaves with some damage may propagate.

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