Learn how to Grow Baby Succulents from Leaves

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Learn how to propagate succulents (grow more) from the ones you already own with this step-by-step tutorial on propagating succulents from leaves!

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To help you even further, click the link below to download my free cheat sheet to see what problems you might face while propagating succulents from leaves and how to fix them.

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How to remove a leaf for propagation

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Depending on the amount of heat and sunlight, you'll want to leave the leaf or cutting alone for one to three days, so it can scab over.

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Watering your leaf

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It takes some time for new rosettes and roots to form on succulent leaves. You can generally expect to see some results within 2-3 weeks.

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Tap the link below to see full details how to propagate succulents.

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Learn how to Grow Baby Succulents from Leaves

Learn how to propagate succulents (grow more) from the ones you already own with this step-by-step tutorial on propagating succulents from leaves!

To help you even further, click the link below to download my free cheat sheet to see what problems you might face while propagating succulents from leaves and how to fix them.

How to remove a leaf for propagation

How to remove a leaf for propagation

Depending on the amount of heat and sunlight, you'll want to leave the leaf or cutting alone for one to three days, so it can scab over.

Let your leaf or cutting dry out

Let your leaf or cutting dry out

Watering your leaf

Watering your leaf

It takes some time for new rosettes and roots to form on succulent leaves. You can generally expect to see some results within 2-3 weeks.

Wait for Results

Wait for Results

Tap the link below to see full details how to propagate succulents.

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