How To Propagate Succulents From Leaves: 14 Steps (with Pictures)

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1 Remove the mother leaf. Eventually, the roots of each new plant will establish and the new succulent will start to form leaves of its own. The mother leaf that you used to propagate the new plant will wither. Gently twist and wiggle the mother away from the new plant. Be careful not to damage the young roots.
- When the mother does wither away, it’s time to transplant each succulent into its own pot.[10]
2 Prepare small pots with good drainage. Start with 2-inch (5-cm) pots with drainage holes in the bottom. Succulents do better in smaller pots than larger ones. Place a layer of pebbles in the bottom to allow for better drainage. Fill the pot the rest of the way with store-bought or homemade succulent mix.
- The ideal medium for succulents is an equal mixture of sand, perlite, and potting soil.
- You'll need one pot for every new succulent plant you’ve propagated.
3 Transplant the new succulents. Make a hole in the center of the soil with your finger. Place a new plant into the hole and brush the soil over the roots to cover them.
- It will take about a year before the new succulents reach a normal size. As they grow, you can transplant them into larger pots.[11]
4 Water when the soil dries out. Once the new plants are established and transplanted, stop the daily misting and switch to an adult succulent watering schedule. Let the soil dry out completely between watering, and only water when necessary.
- When you water a succulent, give it a full soaking so the soil is thoroughly wet.[12]
5 Provide the plants with lots of sun. After transplanting the new succulents, you can move them to a warm location that gets plenty of direct sunlight. South- and east-facing windows will get the most direct sunlight, as long as there are no obstructions.[13]