Propagate Succulents In Water
This can go against conventional thinking about succulents.
Propagate succulents in water. Keep this project out of direct sunlight. After hearing the warnings of how too much water is the 1 cause of succulent death you may be surprised that someone would even ask can succulents grow in water Not only has the question been asked it seems some succulents can actually grow well in water not always and not all succulents. Fill a small bottle with water.
This is especially true for those succulent types sporting thick leaves or plump stalks such as Aloe Kalanchoe Echeveria and Jade plants. You can grow roots from healthy single leaves or if you have a stretched out succulent you can take stem cuttings and root. Take 2-4 inches of a healthy leaf or stem cutting and allow it to heal for a few days.
How to Root Succulent Cuttings in Water. Once your cuttings root you will start to see little flowers grow. If you like the looks of your succulent in the water container you can keep it there.
Your stem cuttings will root within 1-3 weeks. If the succulent youve selected has those little leaves that look like little beads such as donkeys tail. What most people believe is that succulents do not like to be in contact with water too long because it promotes root rot.
The best way to propagate a Portulacaria Afra is during the springsummer time by using stem cuttings with plump leaves. Some gardeners have said they grow succulents in water regularly with good results. Or simply the cutting or leaf is too submerged in the container.
Heres what youll need. Stems should be left out to callus or dry for a few days. Succulent Water Propagation Guide.