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title: "Do the leaves of a succulent need to be plant up to propagate or does…"
description: "Do the leaves of a succulent need to be plant up to propagate or does it matter?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/gQ1cDbBKjyxHtY7bCsIcMR"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Melanie"
published: "2025-06-03T17:49:11.317999Z"
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# Do the leaves of a succulent need to be plant up to propagate or does…

_Posted by Melanie on 2025-06-03_

Do the leaves of a succulent need to be plant up to propagate or does it matter?

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## 2 comments

### JKR commented on 2025-06-03

Keep them layed down but give them about 1 inch of space between them, over crowding will make it difficult to grow. Also, make sure the end is making slight contact with the soil. It won't grow if it's not making contact with the soil.

#### Melanie replied on 2025-06-03

Ok thank you!

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