How to Propagate Succulents (for More Free Plants!)

 

Photo source:  Birds and Blooms

"Propagating succulents from stem or leaf cuttings is an easy way to share plants or expand your own collection, says Aaron Ryan, director of inventory at Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery in Petaluma, California. You can propagate succulents year-round, but it’s easiest during warm, humid months. Follow Aaron’s tips on how to propagate succulents from stems or leaves." Comment from Birds and Blooms

In the past I have used the same methods described in this article to propagate jade plants and burros tail with great success.  Succulents were the easiest to propagate of all plants, in my opinion.  There is a great deal of satisfaction from creating a new plant from a leaf or stem cutting.

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