Use these simple methods to turn your favorite varieties into even more plants.
So when you want to increase your number of succulents, there’s no need to buy more.
Instead, you’ve got the option to create more using one of these three easy propagating methods.
Many succulents can grow a whole new plant from a single leaf.Credit: Gingagi/Getty Images
With a bit of patience, your propagated babies will soon start growing into beautiful new plants.
Place the leaves in a pot filled with damp perlite.
Roots and tiny new leaves will grow within a few weeks.
Set succulent stems aside so the cut ends can callous over before rooting.Credit: Edward Gohlich
Continue to give yourpropagated succulentsthe same care you’d give their parents.
Then, instead of tossing the cut stems, you’re able to turn them into new succulents.
New roots will begin growing from the nodes on the stem.
Aloes can easily be divided and each pup can be moved to its own pot.Credit: Sundaemorning/Getty Images
First, remove the whole plant from its container.
Then, gently pull away the pups, making sure to keep some of the roots attached to them.
