I have searched the internet far and wide for details on how to water my propagations, the internet is filled with them but no one talks about how to water them and how to care for them from the leaf plucking stage to a baby succulent stage. I became so frustrated because everyone says to just mist, mist mist! And that is exactly what I did to a three month old propagation I had going which finally sprouted a flower but because of over misting it died! And three months of patience down the drain!! So thank you so so much for creating this thorough video of how to water them because that is so so important for propagation success. I have subscribed to your channel! You are the first person I have come across that doesn’t skimp over these important details. THANK YOU 😊 once again and god bless!!
Thank you for the kind words Amal! I'm happy to help! Hearing or reading advice about 'misting' succulent propagations really drives me bananas 😅 (Amal is my lovely mother-in-law's name 💚🙏)
Been watching quite a few succulent videos on UA-cam over the last few days, and this one is by far my favourite! Everything is so clear and concise and I’m found all my answers in this one video. I’ve watched it three times on repeat already😆
I found 10 for $10 succulents today and I went ahead and grabbed ALL the dropped leaves from ALL the other succulents in the containers that were going to go in the trash.. So hopefully I will bring some life to each and every one of these or at least most or half🤷 ..I actually have had ZERO luck with propagating succulent leaves from my jade plant and thanks to this vid ,I think I know why. Thank u so much. I'm really good at propagating. Wayy better than actually growing them once in soil and once they take off. I'm not sure what I do wrong but I'm getting better!! Thanks;) I learn something daily...
I really think this video is so valuable. I’ve watched it multiple times at this point and now it’s just to appreciate your education and all of your cutie little babies. So cute
This was helpful! Someone showed a video of them misting every day and that eventually killed my succulents in the propagation stage. Wish I knew that!
WOWSERS! Very informative. I have leaves that start little leaves or roots, then I don’t know what to do with them. I’ve not been successful in growing the plant. I absolutely love your explanation of everything, it makes so much sense. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.. you’re awesome!
I loved how you showed the demise of the invader: the nasty caterpillar. Great information presented in an easily understood presentation. You have great information, I thank you.
I can't believe the timing. I was just about to hunt down some info on properly watering these things, and this video just landed in my recommended like warm butter. Can't wait to check out your other videos 😁👍🏼
Insanely helpful, thank you. Especially about the issue with only roots growing or only leaves but no roots. Just the info I need for my little "kindergarden" ;D
Thank you so much a very informative video.I just did some propagation for the first time! I fell in love with succulents a few years ago in Cornwall at the Minack Theatre,which is built on a Rockface.So amazing.!! They were all growing in the rocks!So beautiful.!!
Oh yes it was helpful,I have just propagated some for the first time.could you just confirm when taking offsets and repotting them how long before I water them? I did dry them off first in very hot sun.!
Thank you very much for this video. I watched alot of succulent propagation videos and they never mention on how to water them. My leaves kept getting rotten/ruined from misting or watering them. I will try your techniques, hope they will propagate.
I'm so glad to help! I physically cringe when I see someone advise others to 'mist' ... I wrote about that in my book The Succulent Manual because people need to know that 'misting' is a very misleading directive! Also try keeping a fan nearby if you can - overhead or desk/standing fan. The air circulation really helps prevent standing water on leaves, and give new baby stems a nice little workout!
Super informative, thank you! I follow your soil mixing technique and I've had great success with my succulents! It's fun trying to grow propogations too. Thanks for the great video!
🌎❤️🕊😊 😊 Hello! Thank You So Much For Sharing Your Skills! This Is My First Time Watching You On UA-cam. This Is What I’m Looking For. I AM Just Learning About Succulent. Your Video Is Awesome!
Great tips as usual. Im in Northern Calif., I 've wondered about coaxing out roots with moisture near by , because of the lack of humidity here. Have you heard of dome propagation? Future topics ; bottom watering....more on lythops and split rocks. I started collecting plants right around Covid's inception. Thank goodness! and thanks for the knowledge Carter
I have tried to just keep succulents alive for a couple of years and failed but after doing some study on the subject I am keeping them alive and moving on to leaf and stems propagation. I understand the mechanics of doing this but trying to understand just how to treat the leaves and stems is not so easy. It is now winter in the North East and I was unsure if I could even do any propagation this time of year. Well, I have some pups showing up but am unsure of how to treat them. Like how much light do they need? I have been scared to get them wet. Since it is going to be winter for the next few months I have to use grow lights for my adult plants. Now I don’t know if I should keep put the propagations under the light or just use window light. I now have time to pamper some plants and I want to do it right.
I'd put them near the grow light but not directly under it until they get used to more light. They'll probably be slow growing or dormant this time of year. Good idea to keep them dry and out of direct light to keep the leaves hydrated long enough to produce new growth.
I live in MI. I was told not to water my leaves, even with roots because it will rot them. I have had some luck but dried out a bunch too. How much root should be showing before I add water? Should I separate different sizes of root growth? You also have mentioned drainage material. Is that what I should be using instead of my soil, sand, pebbles and perlite mix? Sorry.. Lmao my one question became many questions! I also want to thank you so much! You have saved so many plant lives. I would be lost without your videos and books, etc. I am so glad I found you! ❤️
Really you just need to experiment with different methods because not all leaves are going to respond the same way. I wouldn't worry about separating them - and as long as the roots don't seem like they're drying out, you may not need to water them. Sand and pebbles aren't recommended for succulents ... if the sand is too fine it can compact around the roots and your typical pebbles aren't porous and can trap moisture in the soil for too long. Soil and perlite are great, and I have a lot of info in my videos and website about other drainage materials :) I'm happy to help and hope you're enjoying the succulent journey! sucsforyou.com/category/soil/
do all these tips apply to propagation inside with window lights? i am in florida. Thank you I have started yesterda my first Propagations please inform me of my question asked. I have them in a circulsr flat vase & I also beheaded a Gorgeous Echevarria need to know if I need to let it heal 2-3 days or can I plant and moist the soil now?
Thank you so much for this video!! We’re supposed to get cooler weather here in the Houston area tonight. Should we bring the leaves inside if the weather is getting colder? And when do we transfer the leaves to their own pot?
I wouldn't bother moving anything unless it's going to be below 50F for more than a few days in a row 🙏 Just cut back on watering under 65F since cold/wet sucs aren't happy sucs 😉
That's probably the most informative video on succulent propagation I've watched! But I still have some questions regarding "babies" (It's my first propagation of succulent leaf cuttings) I had a cutting with a small baby and small roots but mother leaf has reattached just a few hours ago so I planted a baby in a pot. A baby is small by itself (around 3 mm~0,04 inches) and has a really small root. How frequently should I water it or should I stop watering it till it grows bigger? Is a medium pot alright for it? (I'm in search for small pots rn, so I can only plant it into medium one) How deep am I supposed to put the baby into soil? Should I still water the ones with leaves? (they are in the same pot cuz I don't have other ones to plant them into)
Glad the video is helpful! For a prop that small, pot size doesn't matter if you're not overwatering the soil. Just lightly dampen around the plant and it will wick to the baby's roots. Same for the props w/ leaves if they have roots - dampen soil around the plant and they should be fine :)
Finalllyyy a good video!! Killed 5 healthy leaves doing water propagation as they showed and I'm so sad..I introduced cuttings and let them dry completely, and put them in the soil. How much and when should I water them? Please 🙏 let me know. Much love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️
I have a question! I'm from the UK and my house gets awful lighting. I don't have the ability to get an expensive grow light, is there a cheaper but effective grow light you can suggest please?
I can help you but I will need to gather more info - you can use my Ask Andrea service - sucsforyou.com/ask-andrea/ But I would plan on budgeting at least £80 per square meter, but that also depends on the type and # of plants you have 🙏
If I find a leaf in ground or shelf at store, sometimes they are wilted befroe it’s even been 24hrs otherwise drying oit. No water, super thin layer of soil if any underneath, and just ignoring them. Driving me batty - any suggestions?
Andrea, how do you get rid of unsightly white calcium deposits on the stem of your succs? I have Jades - I read soap but don't know what to apply it with. The calcium is an inch wide (I probably over-fertilized them.) Thanks. 😍
You can start flushing the pots with filtered water - and yes, the fertilizer will contribute to the build-up. And you can just wipe it off with warm water in the meantime :)
I have over 100 succulent leaves that have rooted but they have also elongated. I have them under grow lights and do not understand why they have put out pups but are elongated. HELP!!!!
Just give them a little sip every few days until they have a good root system. Too much water before then might stall the root grow. They need to get thirsty to put out more roots :)
I have a question nobody can answer for me.. with cuttings, how do I hydrate them because I have cuttings that get wilted wrinkly or just look like they're dying.. how can I keep these alive?
I haven’t had much success with propagating from leaves. They either just sit there and don’t do anything, or some will start growing but don’t grow any roots.
THE most helpful propagation info video I’ve ever seen as of now! Thank you so much! I can’t wait for progress! My succulent IG account @ fairy.succulents
Finally ! answers to my questions ! There are no videos on internet about what happen after the first step of propagation ! THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!
I have searched the internet far and wide for details on how to water my propagations, the internet is filled with them but no one talks about how to water them and how to care for them from the leaf plucking stage to a baby succulent stage. I became so frustrated because everyone says to just mist, mist mist! And that is exactly what I did to a three month old propagation I had going which finally sprouted a flower but because of over misting it died! And three months of patience down the drain!! So thank you so so much for creating this thorough video of how to water them because that is so so important for propagation success. I have subscribed to your channel! You are the first person I have come across that doesn’t skimp over these important details. THANK YOU 😊 once again and god bless!!
Thank you for the kind words Amal! I'm happy to help! Hearing or reading advice about 'misting' succulent propagations really drives me bananas 😅 (Amal is my lovely mother-in-law's name 💚🙏)
Been watching quite a few succulent videos on UA-cam over the last few days, and this one is by far my favourite! Everything is so clear and concise and I’m found all my answers in this one video. I’ve watched it three times on repeat already😆
Wow, thank you!
I found 10 for $10 succulents today and I went ahead and grabbed ALL the dropped leaves from ALL the other succulents in the containers that were going to go in the trash.. So hopefully I will bring some life to each and every one of these or at least most or half🤷 ..I actually have had ZERO luck with propagating succulent leaves from my jade plant and thanks to this vid ,I think I know why. Thank u so much. I'm really good at propagating. Wayy better than actually growing them once in soil and once they take off. I'm not sure what I do wrong but I'm getting better!! Thanks;) I learn something daily...
It's definitely a numbers game, then a climate game, then a growing period game, and all the games from there on 😅 Good luck and enjoy!
I really think this video is so valuable. I’ve watched it multiple times at this point and now it’s just to appreciate your education and all of your cutie little babies. So cute
This was helpful! Someone showed a video of them misting every day and that eventually killed my succulents in the propagation stage. Wish I knew that!
WOWSERS! Very informative. I have leaves that start little leaves or roots, then I don’t know what to do with them. I’ve not been successful in growing the plant. I absolutely love your explanation of everything, it makes so much sense. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.. you’re awesome!
Just keep trying! Some types are much easier than others and your climate will always play a big role, but it will happen!
My 1 to 2 Weeks..Beautiful Pups Or Babies..I Got So Emotional..I LOVE My Succulents..Its A Craze Now
I loved how you showed the demise of the invader: the nasty caterpillar. Great information presented in an easily understood presentation. You have great information, I thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!
One of my all time favorite videos ever!!
Aw thanks Sheila! I appreciate that!
I can't believe the timing. I was just about to hunt down some info on properly watering these things, and this video just landed in my recommended like warm butter. Can't wait to check out your other videos 😁👍🏼
I Did Air..Water..Soil And Incubator Propagation..MIND-BLOWING 👏
Most comprehensive video on propagation care I’ve seen yet. TY
Thank you Lora!!
Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants collection lovely garden
Thanks for visiting!!
Your Garden Is Garden Goals And Thanks For The Video.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video it’s much appreciated as other ones doesn’t tell me about watering !
Insanely helpful, thank you. Especially about the issue with only roots growing or only leaves but no roots. Just the info I need for my little "kindergarden" ;D
Thank you so much a very informative video.I just did some propagation for the first time! I fell in love with succulents a few years ago in Cornwall at the Minack Theatre,which is built on a Rockface.So amazing.!! They were all growing in the rocks!So beautiful.!!
I'm happy to help! And I just looked up Minack Theatre... holy wow that place looks amazing!!
I think this video is going to help A LOT! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to do this for us. You’re the best A. ❤️🌱🙏🏼
You are so welcome!
So informative! I've got so many offsets and leaves going but wasn't sure about the watering. Thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video. I’m new to propagation and this was really helpful!
Thanks! Good luck with your babies 🙏
Oh yes it was helpful,I have just propagated some for the first time.could you just confirm when taking offsets and repotting them how long before I water them? I did dry them off first in very hot sun.!
Thank you very much for this video. I watched alot of succulent propagation videos and they never mention on how to water them. My leaves kept getting rotten/ruined from misting or watering them. I will try your techniques, hope they will propagate.
I'm so glad to help! I physically cringe when I see someone advise others to 'mist' ... I wrote about that in my book The Succulent Manual because people need to know that 'misting' is a very misleading directive! Also try keeping a fan nearby if you can - overhead or desk/standing fan. The air circulation really helps prevent standing water on leaves, and give new baby stems a nice little workout!
Super informative, thank you! I follow your soil mixing technique and I've had great success with my succulents! It's fun trying to grow propogations too. Thanks for the great video!
Wonderful! I'm glad it's working for you!
Thank you definitely there is a technique and you were clear about the watering
Glad it was helpful!
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😊 Hello!
Thank You So Much For Sharing Your Skills!
This Is My First Time Watching You On UA-cam.
This Is What I’m Looking For. I AM Just Learning About Succulent.
Your Video Is Awesome!
Thank you!
Thank you so much. This video was extremely useful!
You're very welcome!
This video was so helpful. Thank you!!!
I'm so glad!
I needed this. I've never had a successful prop :(
Well keep trying please! I know you'll be successful because you're doing the research and obviously care! 💜🌵
This is super helpful because I do have alot of succulents leaves propergation would have roots but no plant thanks for this wonderful video✨✨❤️
Great tips as usual. Im in Northern Calif., I 've wondered about coaxing out roots with moisture near by , because of the lack of humidity here. Have you heard of dome propagation? Future topics ; bottom watering....more on lythops and split rocks. I started collecting plants right around Covid's inception. Thank goodness! and thanks for the knowledge Carter
Thank you Carter! I hope the skies have cleared where you are so you can enjoy that lovely climate!
😍 Greetings & Salutations from Southern California. Gr8 presentation!!! U were perfect & very helpful 🤗
Thank you so much!
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Thanks Andrea. You are so knowledgeable 🤟🏽
I appreciate that! Thank you Linda!
Thank YOU ...appreciated ... well done.
Excellent update! Thank you for the advice!
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative video. Thank you ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it!
I needed this! Thank you!!!
oh I just noticed you showed stem needs to show roots before planting, correct??
Ideally yes. It needs to be thoroughly healed over. And this also pertains to indoor succulents. Good luck!
your have helped me so much with my props!!!!
YAY!! Good luck!
I have tried to just keep succulents alive for a couple of years and failed but after doing some study on the subject I am keeping them alive and moving on to leaf and stems propagation. I understand the mechanics of doing this but trying to understand just how to treat the leaves and stems is not so easy. It is now winter in the North East and I was unsure if I could even do any propagation this time of year. Well, I have some pups showing up but am unsure of how to treat them. Like how much light do they need? I have been scared to get them wet. Since it is going to be winter for the next few months I have to use grow lights for my adult plants. Now I don’t know if I should keep put the propagations under the light or just use window light. I now have time to pamper some plants and I want to do it right.
I'd put them near the grow light but not directly under it until they get used to more light. They'll probably be slow growing or dormant this time of year. Good idea to keep them dry and out of direct light to keep the leaves hydrated long enough to produce new growth.
Glad I found your channel. Enjoyed 🤩🤩💜
Yay! Thank you!
Awesome video
Thanks!
I live in MI. I was told not to water my leaves, even with roots because it will rot them. I have had some luck but dried out a bunch too. How much root should be showing before I add water? Should I separate different sizes of root growth? You also have mentioned drainage material. Is that what I should be using instead of my soil, sand, pebbles and perlite mix? Sorry.. Lmao my one question became many questions! I also want to thank you so much! You have saved so many plant lives. I would be lost without your videos and books, etc. I am so glad I found you! ❤️
Really you just need to experiment with different methods because not all leaves are going to respond the same way. I wouldn't worry about separating them - and as long as the roots don't seem like they're drying out, you may not need to water them. Sand and pebbles aren't recommended for succulents ... if the sand is too fine it can compact around the roots and your typical pebbles aren't porous and can trap moisture in the soil for too long. Soil and perlite are great, and I have a lot of info in my videos and website about other drainage materials :) I'm happy to help and hope you're enjoying the succulent journey!
sucsforyou.com/category/soil/
do all these tips apply to propagation inside with window lights? i am in florida. Thank you
I have started yesterda my first Propagations please inform me of my question asked. I have them in a circulsr flat vase & I also beheaded a Gorgeous Echevarria need to know if I need to let it heal 2-3 days or can I plant and moist the soil now?
Thanks 🙏🏽 for sharing
Where should i put the new cutting or leaves. Sunlight? Indirect? or no light? Thanks!
indirect
Thank you very much!! This is very helpful!! I love your channel🌵💚🌵💚
Thank you Kathy! 💚🧡
Thank you so much for this video!! We’re supposed to get cooler weather here in the Houston area tonight. Should we bring the leaves inside if the weather is getting colder? And when do we transfer the leaves to their own pot?
I wouldn't bother moving anything unless it's going to be below 50F for more than a few days in a row 🙏 Just cut back on watering under 65F since cold/wet sucs aren't happy sucs 😉
Will do, thank you!!
That's probably the most informative video on succulent propagation I've watched!
But I still have some questions regarding "babies" (It's my first propagation of succulent leaf cuttings)
I had a cutting with a small baby and small roots but mother leaf has reattached just a few hours ago so I planted a baby in a pot. A baby is small by itself (around 3 mm~0,04 inches) and has a really small root. How frequently should I water it or should I stop watering it till it grows bigger? Is a medium pot alright for it? (I'm in search for small pots rn, so I can only plant it into medium one) How deep am I supposed to put the baby into soil? Should I still water the ones with leaves? (they are in the same pot cuz I don't have other ones to plant them into)
Glad the video is helpful! For a prop that small, pot size doesn't matter if you're not overwatering the soil. Just lightly dampen around the plant and it will wick to the baby's roots. Same for the props w/ leaves if they have roots - dampen soil around the plant and they should be fine :)
@@SucsForYou Thank you so much for the answer!
@@marbledogge5761 welcome!
This was very well explained and comprehensive, thank you very much!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks 😅
Finalllyyy a good video!! Killed 5 healthy leaves doing water propagation as they showed and I'm so sad..I introduced cuttings and let them dry completely, and put them in the soil. How much and when should I water them? Please 🙏 let me know. Much love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️
Thank you! Glad to help! Cuttings usually shouldn't be watered until they have roots - unless you're rooting them in water 😉
@@SucsForYou thank you so much
I have never gotten a leaf to propogate. I have tried relentlessly and never. How long does it take to see any roots or anything?
Thankyou , good advice 👍😀
I have a question! I'm from the UK and my house gets awful lighting. I don't have the ability to get an expensive grow light, is there a cheaper but effective grow light you can suggest please?
I can help you but I will need to gather more info - you can use my Ask Andrea service - sucsforyou.com/ask-andrea/
But I would plan on budgeting at least £80 per square meter, but that also depends on the type and # of plants you have 🙏
If I find a leaf in ground or shelf at store, sometimes they are wilted befroe it’s even been 24hrs otherwise drying oit. No water, super thin layer of soil if any underneath, and just ignoring them. Driving me batty - any suggestions?
Sounds like the end of the leaf that attached to the stem was snapped off. It has to stay whole usually for the leaf to stay 'fresh'
Andrea, how do you get rid of unsightly white calcium deposits on the stem of your succs? I have Jades - I read soap but don't know what to apply it with. The calcium is an inch wide (I probably over-fertilized them.) Thanks. 😍
You can start flushing the pots with filtered water - and yes, the fertilizer will contribute to the build-up. And you can just wipe it off with warm water in the meantime :)
@@SucsForYou It doesn't seem to want to come off....I thought of using a toothbrush but don't want to risk damaging the trunk....
@@barryauguste9734 If it's mineral deposits it's probably sodium so warm water should dissolve it eventually.
When lowes goes on sale? They have nice suc while home depot are neglected
Very helpful!
I have over 100 succulent leaves that have rooted but they have also elongated. I have them under grow lights and do not understand why they have put out pups but are elongated. HELP!!!!
Hi Eleanor! My first guess is the grow lights are either not strong enough or not close enough to the plants. What brand and model are you using?
A lot of information!!
I have baby hen and chicks that are closed up I let they dry out for weeks just laying them on wet dirt.
Very helpful! Ty💗
You're so welcome!
How do I water baby succulents when I transplant them to a pots, do I continue to mist or water like a regular bigger succulent?
Just give them a little sip every few days until they have a good root system. Too much water before then might stall the root grow. They need to get thirsty to put out more roots :)
So useful 👍👏👏
I have a question nobody can answer for me.. with cuttings, how do I hydrate them because I have cuttings that get wilted wrinkly or just look like they're dying.. how can I keep these alive?
You can try water propagation if the cut ends are fully callused: ua-cam.com/video/Y3lilU28SoA/v-deo.html
Nice 👍
Finally
I haven’t had much success with propagating from leaves. They either just sit there and don’t do anything, or some will start growing but don’t grow any roots.
I saw your comment about being in New Mexico. Try when the weather is cooler/kinder and avoid direct sun.
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THE most helpful propagation info video I’ve ever seen as of now! Thank you so much! I can’t wait for progress! My succulent IG account @ fairy.succulents
I hate when people say, "a little bit of water," thank you for SHOWING how much you watered them. 😂
This eases my anxiety about propagation.
Oh no i should have watched this first I just had 8 leaves that I bought from Ebay and after planting it I watered it 🤦♂️
today i learned my succulents are growing DESPITE me instead of BECAUSE of me
😂 Maybe but they are growing FOR you!
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great ive been doing everything wrong lol
If they're growing and happy, you are doing just fine :)