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title: "I am currently trying to propogate my echeveria and wondering how to…"
description: "I am currently trying to propogate my echeveria and wondering how to water the leaves without getting the coating of them wet."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/hcgr6nZXTkVRGH7Lm4y7GZ"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Jadeplantenthusiast"
published: "2025-06-20T15:52:20.348383Z"
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# I am currently trying to propogate my echeveria and wondering how to…

_Posted by Jadeplantenthusiast on 2025-06-20_

I am currently trying to propogate my echeveria and wondering how to water the leaves without getting the coating of them wet.

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## 5 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-06-20

The coating doesn’t easily wash off. But, it can rub off.

Lightly mist once a week or not at all. The new sprout will take moisture and nutrients from the mother leaf. 🪴🍀

### Http.rose commented on 2025-06-20

I usually mist the dirt every few days worked great if it gets wrinkly they r dying

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### Peyton 🤍 commented on 2025-06-20

I used to use a syringe for mine when they were little, but now I just water normally and the mother leaves are still going strong after 2+ months! Just make sure to let the soil dry completely before watering again.

### Stephanie commented on 2025-06-21

I agree with Sunny. I've done this several times and they get a ton of moisture from the mother leaf. I water mine once to twice a month as long as mama stays plump. Good luck

### Jadeplantenthusiast commented on 2025-06-21

Thank you this has been really helpful

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