Propagating Succulents

My succulent is exploding from its container. Out of all the plants in my container garden, it is the happiest in this climate. After reading on Succulent & Sunshine that succulent trimmings can propagate into individual clones of the original plant, I decided to give it a try (and put off repotting for another week or so).

Propagating succulents is actually quite simple. The important thing to remember is that succulents need to heal before begin put into potting soil.

Step 1: Cleanly snap off rosettes or leaves from your succulent.
Step 2: Place in a cool, dry place out of the sun. Watch for the "open wound" to scab over.
Step 3: Pot in a container fill with potting soil. Water, allowing the soil to dry between watering.

Rosettes and leaves

Hopefully my succulent rosettes and leaves heal up. It could take up to 4 weeks! I'll be sure to post pictures of them if it works!