I’ve written prior posts about water and soil propagation, but now I will try my hand at succulent propagation. I’ve read that to be successful with multiplying your succulents, you need the original piece of the plant to callous over, or dry out. I have tried this unsuccessfully in the past, so wish me luck!

Here are the steps I will take:

1. Select a healthy leaf: Choose a plump, healthy leaf and gently twist it off the stem. Ensure the base of the leaf is intact.
2. Let it callous over: Place the leaf in a dry area out of direct sunlight for a few days to a week to allow the cut end to form a callous. This prevents rotting.
3. Place on soil: Lay the leaf on top of well-draining succulent soil. Do not bury it.
4. Mist occasionally: Mist the soil lightly every few days to keep it slightly moist. Roots and a tiny plantlet will emerge from the cut end in a few weeks.
5. Transplant when ready: Once the new plant is established and the original leaf dries up, transfer it to its own pot.

I’ve started with the succulent that I gifted my partner, as it needs a haircut. Whether or not this experiment works out, I will share the results.