Propagating plants through their leaves is one of the most extraordinary methods. In this article we will show you how to propagate Sedum by leaf cuttings.
Reproduction through the leaves themselves is a feature of many succulent plants.
First, we separate some healthy leaves. We don’t cut the leaves, we simply pull them down with our fingers and they easily separate from the original plant.
We place the leaves on top of a slightly humid cardboard or some sheets of newspaper inside a tray.
We keep the tray in a sheltered area, out of direct sunlight.
This process will cause the leaves to form callus. It is in this callus that new roots will grow and a new plant will form.
After 2 to 3 weeks I can see roots emerging and small leaves forming.
At this time, I take the leaf and plant it in a small pot.
It is important that the soil to be used is suitable for succulent plants, meaning that it drains very well and does not retain too much moisture.
I cover the roots and leave the green part of the leaf in the light to continue to feed the little plant. The roots will grow and form a new plant.
The old leaf will milt and die (see other example below), it has accomplished its mission and the new plant is now completely autonomous.
In this article we show how to propagate sedum by leaf cuttings, but there are many other plants that can be propagated by this method.
Please, let us know below what other plants you have already successfully propagated through their leaves. Thank you.
