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What you need:
Remove a healthy leaf from the parent plant. |
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| Wait two days before planting the cutting. This will give the wound time to callus over. This step is important because it will help protect the leaf from disease. |
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| Place each cutting in a pot filled with a even mix of sand and fine peat. The leaf should be just far enough in the mix so that it is securely held. |
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| Top dress the soil mix with gravel or grit. |
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| It will take a few weeks for the cutting to root. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Once you see new growth emerging, it’s time to plant the cutting into a larger pot. |