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title: "Rip to my echevera. I tried cutting the tip off and transplanting it…"
description: "Rip to my echevera. I tried cutting the tip off and transplanting it ( i forget what its called) and it is now finally molding 😞 what did i do wrong? Did i…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/AenVvaiGxTBjuqTRXwJ75Z"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "AloeVery"
published: "2025-09-02T00:28:10.350735Z"
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# Rip to my echevera. I tried cutting the tip off and transplanting it…

_Posted by AloeVery on 2025-09-02_

Rip to my echevera. I tried cutting the tip off and transplanting it ( i forget what its called) and it is now finally molding 😞 what did i do wrong? Did i not let it callous long enough?

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## 7 comments

### Yup commented on 2025-09-02

Looks way too dry but if it was moist then idk

### plantgeek commented on 2025-09-02

picture is too unclear to see any mold. but that looks salvageable. DO NOT TOP WATER!! never pour the water into the pot. bottom water ONLY to avoid mold. best way to prevent it. teracotta is especially good for bottom watering. just put the pot in a bowl or other dish of water and let it soak it up instead.

#### AloeVery replied on 2025-09-02

Roger. I will do this from now on. Even so, it was slowly dying ever since i put it in there so idk

### Isabella commented on 2025-09-02

Maybe try dipping in rooting hormone powder next time to prevent that

### LittleMorningLatte commented on 2025-09-03

I love doing this but I prefer propagating in water since my house is better for tropicals so I guess they do better ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯

#### AloeVery replied on 2025-09-04

Ill have to research that thanks for the input

### B’s Plants commented on 2025-09-13

Looks like it needs a grittier soil

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