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HOW TO

PROPAGATE A

SUCCULENT/PLANT

FOR EXPERTS

BACKGROUND There are many reasons to propagate your plants! You can keep the special characteristics of that plant. Most succulents and some plants are easy to propagate successfully. Succulents are amazing gifts to welcome new friends, bonding between family members, and fun to exchange with friends! While succulents are easy to propagate, some leaves/parts may not take the first time. Try to propagate two leaves/parts for the best outcome! MATERIALS:

• Succulent/plant desired to propagate
• Succulent/plant soul
• Water
• Paper towel
• Plant pot
• Medium size knife
• Rubbing alcohol
• Fertilizer (optional) INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: Picking your plant and best time for propagation

Pick the desired plant/succulent you would like to propagate. The best chance for successful propagation is when your plant is near the end of the dormant period or the beginning of the growing season. For most plants, spring is the best time but it can vary.

Step 2: Prepping equipment

Take a medium knife and sterilize it with rubbing alcohol. Dry and set on a paper towel until ready to use. This is to prevent the possibility of infection while retrieving the cutting.

Step 3: Selecting a plant part to remove

If your succulent has a rosette shape, cut the lower leaves that are on the outer edge. If your plant has stems, select a petiole that is currently growing. This would be located at the top or outer edge of the plant. Select one that is roughly 4 - 6 inches long.

Step 6: Prepping you pot

After removing your cuttings and placing them on a paper towel, retrieve your small pot and desired soil. Your pot needs to have a draining hole to reduce the risk of root rot. Take your plant’s desired soil and fill the pot.

Step 7: Planting your cutting

For stem cuttings, bury them in until the lowest petiole is above the soil. For a leaf cutting, place it on the soil surface. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS:

• If your cutting is starting to rot, this is a sign of overwatering. If this happens, allow the soil to dry out more or water less.
• If you are starting to see bugs on your cutting or flying around it, its recommended to start over. This is due to diseases spread by the insects.
• Cuttings starting to shrivel is common for a day. If this persist for more than a day, your plant needs more water.

HOW TO

PROPAGATE A

SUCCULENT/PLANT

FOR BEGINNERS

Step 3: Selecting a plant part to remove

On this plant, you would want to pull a cutting from the top of the plant since it has stems! If your succulent has a rose-like shape, do not cut from the top because that could kill your plant! Instead cut the lower leaves that are on the outer edge. If your plant has stems, select a stem that is currently growing. This would be located at the top or outer edge of the plant. Select a stem that is roughly 4- 6 inches long.

Step 4: Retrieving the cutting

If your succulent has a rose-like shape, take the sterilized knife and cut your desired leaf near the base. Do not cut the base of the plant because this will kill it. Place the cuttings on a clean paper towel If your plant has stems, use the sterilized knife to cut directly below the stem joint or where the axillary bud is located. Note: Refer to page 6 if confused where axillary bud is.

Step 5: FOR STEM CUTTING ONLY- Stripping leaves from the

stem

If you are doing a stem cutting, remove the lowest leaves. Remove them with the same sterilized knife only leaving 2-4 inches of the stem bare. Do not remove anything higher up on the stem. Place the stem on a clean paper towel Note: If there are buds on the cutting, leave them on the stem

Step 6: Prepping your pot

This is a good option for succulents due to its fast draining capabilities. If you are propagating a house plant, use soil aimed for that plant. After removing your cuttings and placing them on a paper towel, retrieve your small pot and desired soil. Your pot needs to have a draining hole to reduce the risk of root rot. Some plants may need a bigger pot. Most plants thrive in pots that are not much bigger than the plant. For succulents, they prefer fast-draining soil. If you decide not to propagate a succulent, research your plant to see what are the best draining conditions for them to grow. Take your plant’s desired soil and fill the pot. Make sure to leave some room for your cutting to be planted!

Step 7: Planting your cutting

For stem cuttings, bury them in until the lowest petiole is ½ inch above the soil. For a leaf cutting, burying them increases the risk of root rot so just place it on the soil surface and make sure it is touching the soil. Note: Refer to page 6 if confused what a petiole is