One of the many virtues of these wonderful succulent plants is their versatility in being easily reproduced and propagated. This operation can be carried out at any time of the year, but spring is undoubtedly the best period.
The first step is to cut the plant, and the method depends on the type of succulent you want to reproduce. For plants like Sedum or Echeveria, propagation starts from the leaves, while for Aeonium, you begin with the stem.
1. Propagating Succulents from Leaves
- Choose a healthy leaf and carefully twist it. Often, they detach on their own or are slightly separated from the stem. The important thing is to take the entire leaf.
- Once you have gathered all the leaves you need, let them dry for about 3 days. If immersed in water, they might rot.
- Also, pay attention to the plant from which you took the leaves: let the scar close without applying water.
- After three days, place the leaves on the soil, but without burying them and at a certain distance from each other. The roots will find their way into the soil.
2. Propagation by Cutting or Stem
This method is suitable if you want to propagate a larger part of a succulent plant. Take a branch of the succulent to be propagated and cut it from the stem, trying to make a clean and neat cut.
Once the stem is cut, remove the leaves closest to the cut. Let it dry for 3-5 days before burying it in the soil.
Watering
Water the soil only when it’s dry, but be careful not to overdo it. Instead of pouring water onto the soil, try spraying it to avoid waterlogging.
To check the soil’s moisture, just insert a finger.
The roots will take about a month to grow, but it all depends on factors such as climate and light. Remember that succulents love light.
