--- title: "So I took a leaf off a couple of my succulents to try and propagate…" description: "So I took a leaf off a couple of my succulents to try and propagate for my first time ever, I’ve left the leaves out to callus for about 4 days now, do we…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/qlKvzDmgSj6KrGGF8woxyw" community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle" author: "Kayde" published: "2024-06-19T18:25:44.502592Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/7tyJU5DDvRLWCO1ACvmGGopgHB7FXYENM8FPFt5yiy0/zk1HiMMFRny9f4n8R4hSqQ.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [The Cactus \& Succulent Circle](https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w.md) # So I took a leaf off a couple of my succulents to try and propagate… _Posted by Kayde on 2024-06-19_ So I took a leaf off a couple of my succulents to try and propagate for my first time ever, I’ve left the leaves out to callus for about 4 days now, do we think they’re good to go or should I wait a bit longer before planting? Are they calloused? ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/7tyJU5DDvRLWCO1ACvmGGopgHB7FXYENM8FPFt5yiy0/zk1HiMMFRny9f4n8R4hSqQ.webp?size=large) ## 18 comments ### Adrian commented on 2024-06-19 They look calloused enough. I say go for it! ### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-06-19 You don’t really need to plant! You can set them on top of the soil now until you see roots \& then plant it. You could put it on the soil and completely forget about it and never even water and it would very likely root 😂 #### eatyacarbs replied on 2024-06-19 here this was literally just underneath my stonecrop, in the back, on the bay window sill, completely ignored and roasted in the west sun and it’s managed this lol they really find a way! ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/437cvweqbki9dm3WGwIgPKYbWJm3edDRYD1cwUaz2Sw/sz46JFXbSs-Tt8nZdGAg7Q.webp?size=large) ### Kayde commented on 2024-06-19 Okay thank you!! Ima put them on some soil now😂 ### Succulent❤️Mama commented on 2024-06-19 Yep! Calloused over! Just lay on top like this.😊 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/y_krRxbnOnIl47_tU3sBzisysToGsAt6Bpht3PD4Szw/iw78ZMcTTXqHxFOI7ZyqfQ.webp?size=large) ### Kirsten commented on 2024-06-19 How long does it take for the leaves to start to root? I did this a couple weeks ago - even put rooting powder on the ends - and nothing so far. I have ~30 leaves laid out on soil #### Succulent❤️Mama replied on 2024-06-19 Completely depends on the plant. Some start in days, some can take months. I’ve never used rooting hormone. Can you add a picture of the tray? I might could help more.😊 #### Kirsten replied on 2024-06-19 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xdEX0cwNMk_GmWa946OxsRWFI0K9rcchXUmyV0CC1Rs/xpQIYrkAQ-uD3HGadUMmSA.webp?size=large) #### Kirsten replied on 2024-06-19 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xdEX0cwNMk_GmWa946OxsRWFI0K9rcchXUmyV0CC1Rs/CGteKSb2S1uRXGwsf3xJ4A.webp?size=large) ### Kirsten commented on 2024-06-19 I’m aware the first picture is quite crowded if they were all to prop but I know they won’t all prop for me as this is my first go lol #### Sunny replied on 2024-06-19 Zoom in on SucculentMomma’s photo. The calloused end of the leaves are not covered with soil. You can see the pink roots above the soil. I’ve found that the new plants survive longer if they sprout above the soil. The roots will find their way into the soil even if the leaves are not buried. ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/8JF0htJ1TN2HndjJLi_vwA.webp?size=large) #### Succulent❤️Mama replied on 2024-06-19 Well, I just updated Planta and apparently it broke something because now I can’t see the pictures either of us posted. 🤔🤪 But Sunny is absolutely correct. Don’t burry the end of the leaves. Think of them as a garage, not a tree. Both the pup and roots come out of the same spot. So you lay them flat on the top of the soil. The pup comes out and goes up. The roots come out of the same spot and naturally go into the soil…eventually. #### Succulent❤️Mama replied on 2024-06-19 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/y_krRxbnOnIl47_tU3sBzisysToGsAt6Bpht3PD4Szw/_YiWskx_QpmPkDAgNj0ZKA.webp?size=large) #### Kirsten replied on 2024-06-19 Thank you both for the advice - that makes so much sense! 😊 I will try that! #### Succulent❤️Mama replied on 2024-06-19 You’re welcome! I’m glad that helped! Make sure your leaves didn’t break at all and have a complete tip on the leaf. _3 more replies in the app_ --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_