HOW TO PROPAGATE SUCCULENTS IN WATER | EASY SUCCULENT PROPAGATION TIPS 

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Hi dear, I'm finding your comment very interesting as I'm just propagating my succulents first time ever and they took a lot of space as I'm doing it in a soil. Your method needle and thread gave me to think now, is there any video how to do it correctly for them to grow?

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Hi there, You can bury all those roots in soil, but remember that with water propagation, when you eventually pot them in soil, the "water roots" you initially grew have to converted to "soil roots". Because water roots are fragile, many die off during the process, so it's best to introduce soil gradually. Hope this helps

@@SucculentsBox how do you introduce soil gradually to a plant?

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Hi there, you should pour small amounts of water on the paper towel to moisten it, and water the paper towel again when it feels dry!

I was about to ask the same question, thank You....

I sometimes forget to spray the paper for a week and they still grow roots. I have 3 on a paper towel and 3 water like in the video. The first one I started on paper towel has a new plant starting even when forgetting and I live in Minnesota and its very dry as well.

Hi there, with water propagation if you want to transplant your succulent from water to soil, it’s highly recommended to wait until the cutting has at least an inch-long root or the mother leaf has started to dry out, then allowing it to air-dry on a paper towel for about a day or two. And yes, we did say that the water roots are different from the soil roots since they're more fragile. Therefore, you should handle them with care and and gradually introduce them to soil.

@@SucculentsBox How do you gradually introduce roots to soil?

@@sofiamalin9684 I am not sure why they didn't explain this a bit better to you. But when first introducing water propagated roots to soil, you want to make sure they stay moist a little longer than soil propagated roots. This is because the roots are used to being in water, and you need to slowly transition them to soil. They were right about making sure that your roots a pretty long. Long roots tend to be thicker and stronger, therefore they are much more adaptable to change. Then, once they are put in soil from water, water them a little more than you would soil propagated roots. Then, after a few months, slowly go back to a normal soil rooted routine. I don't recommend doing this in the late fall, to winter months. This is best done in mid spring to summer months. That way when you are introducing those roots to soil, you will have less chances with root rot.

Can I leave them in water forever?

Hi there, you can choose any jar as you like. You may either use a narrow neck bottle filled with water or covering a jar of water with plastic wrap and cut slits to insert and hold your leaf tips into the water. Just make sure that the pieces don't touch the water but just hover above. Hope this clarifies!

@@SucculentsBox Fine, I try using the 250 ml cup to propagate my first succulent 😀, thanks

@@wilsonl4915 Awesome! Please try and see how it goes!

Sure, they need to have moister all the time.

Hi Melinda, if you want to transfer or transplant your succulents from water to soil, it’s highly recommended to wait until the cutting has at least an inch-long root or the mother leaf has started to dry out, then allowing it to air-dry on a paper towel for about a day or two. Keep in mind that water roots are very fragile compared to soil roots, so handle them with care and gradually introduce them to the soil. We hope this clarifies!

Hi there, you should change the water if it gets too dark or brown to increase the possibility for the plant to grow into a strong and healthy one!

@@SucculentsBox All right. Thank you!❤️

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Hi there, propagation from stem cuttings is quite fast and easy. For more information, we highly recommend you to check out our blog on Succulent Propagation at this link: succulentsbox.com/pages/propagation?_pos=4&_sid=9839ceaf7&_ss=r

You can get rid of mealy bugs on propagated leaves by applying the same technique for plants! Please try and see how it goes!

They're still connected to the mother leaf.. so I spray the baby and mother leaf or

Yes, succulents can be grown in water, but it'll take a trial and error process ;)

@@SucculentsBox thank u!

Correct! You should pour small amounts of water on the paper towel to moisten it, and water the paper towel again when it feels dry.

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@@hetvig5485 Not at all! Please let us know if you need any help! 🥰

Hi, you can use either distilled or rainwater. If you must use tap water, leave it for 48 hours to allow the salts and contaminants to evaporate. Fluoride is especially dangerous to early cuttings because it goes through the plant in the water and settles on the leaf edges.

Hmm Portulacaria Afra, I think you should use the original propagation method by using stem cuttings with lush leaves. Stems should be set out to callus or dry for a few days. Put cuttings in a moist soil mixture. Your stem cuttings will root in 1-3 weeks. Hope this helps

Hi. We can plant succulent in water after beheading. Just make sure the cutting is dried out to prevent rotting and you'd better choose a container that is deep enough to submerge the cut end of the succulent 😉

Hi there, we mentioned that you should leave them alone in 1-2 months and transplant it into soil if you prefer. Please notice that when you place the leaves on the cloth or paper towel, pour small amounts of water on the paper towel to moisten it, and water the paper towel again when it feels dry!

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We have to do the same with water propagation. Please let them callus over as it will increase your chance to successfully water propagate your leaf. This step also help you determine if the leaf is indeed a healthy one to propagate or not. Hope this clarifies!

For me I placed them in water and the roots came

@@Anitamustdie hi how are they doing?

The roots have grown in, the next step is to transfer the plant to soil. Be patient and give the succulent a few weeks to adjust to its new soil-based environment

yes, indeed 💗

Normally the roots sprout first, which takes about 2-6 weeks. How long have you propagated your succ? Did you put it at a sunny spot?

@@SucculentsBox its now 18 days and 2 have little Roots growing 2 still not Yes is a bright area but not direct sunlight even in the night they have a little led light not to bright

Omg same here 🤣 Inwish someone would explain this easier with the soil mixture and step by step.

Hi James, adding the fertilizer with the water allows the nutrient to travel upwards and soak into the soil during the normal watering regime. Bottom watering stimulates root growth and by adding fertilizer when doing so, can help boost plant growth at the same time

Hi. If you want to transfer the propagated succulent from water to soil, it’s highly recommended to wait until the cutting has at least an inch-long root or the mother leaf has started to dry out, then allowing it to air-dry on a paper towel for about a day or two. Keep in mind that water roots are very fragile compared to soil roots, so handle them with care and to gradually introduce them to soil 😉

​@@SucculentsBoxwill do as told. Thank you!

Hi there, give the leaves bright filtered sunlight and mist them with water whenever the soil dries out, about a couple times a week. Roots will start sprouting and baby plants will appear after a few weeks!

@@SucculentsBox Thanks a lot, ur channel is awesome, it helps me a lot, u r dng a great job.🌱🌱

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Hi Ravi, did you let the leaves touch the water? Make sure that you only let them hover just above the water since this will encourage the root to develop

Water method is just for propagating. You cannot grow them in water 😅 And please take note that not all succulents are suitable for water propagation!

This piece can definitely help you: succulentsbox.com/blogs/blog/a-simple-guide-to-gowing-succulents-in-water

Hi Ravi, you can consider trying both to see which has more success.

Hi, someone will choose to submerge it in water but normally, we prefer the leaves and stem stay dry to avoid any chance of rotting. So, you can try any way, as long as keep your eyes on the propagation and it will be okey 😉

Yep!

Absolutely nope, it just need filtered sunlight.

@@SucculentsBox I’m doing the damp paper towel method, do I need to water the bottom often? Or how often does the bottom of the container need to be watered

Hi there, if the mother leaf has started to dry out, it means that you can now transfer or transplant your succulents from water to soil. About the roots, can you give us more details?

Thank you for your response! About the roots, from pinkish white it turns to kind of brownish and looks like dying.

@@car6811 oh I see, if they have darker ones or you see that they start to shrivel, it is a sign that they are getting too much sunlight. In this case, please try moving them to a shadier area to see if they can get any better

Possibly 👍

@@SucculentsBox I have the same thing but mine is in filtered light and there's still NO SIGN of the roots i have had it for about 4 weeks and it's still alive. And also what if the jar has too much humidity. pls help!

@@FussySucker Hi Asha! As long as it's alive, you can still save it. Let me ask you whether you've covered the jar with plastic wrap and poked a hole in it, which will not only allow your cutting to balance on the rim of the jar but also will help ensure that only the bottom of the stem touches the water. Also, can you consider placing it in a sunny area/window instead of filtered light? Usually, this process can take from 2-6 weeks for roots to sprout, so you can wait for some more days. In the meantime, you're recommended to check the jar from time to time to make sure that the water does not dry up. Hope these info assists you well 💖

@@SucculentsBox Thanks, I will try that! And also i was wondering if Silver Dollar Jades can propagate

@@FussySucker Of course! They can be propagated by stem cuttings, offsets, and leaves 💞