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Strip leaves from the lower part of the stem. Dip the cut end in a rooting hormone (optional). Let the cutting dry out in a lightly shaded location. Prepare a succulent potting mix. Select an appropriately sized pot to plant your cutting. Plant the cutting. Water occasionally.

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If you are using a stem cutting, remove the lowest cluster of leaves. Strip them with the same, sterilized knife, leaving the lowest 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) of the stem bare. Don't remove remaining leaves higher up on the stem cutting. If buds are on your cutting, leave them on. Commercial rooting hormone powder may hasten the development of the cutting, and often includes an antifungal agent as well to prevent rot. This treatment is recommended for rotting cuttings and for older, "woody" stem cuttings, but is typically not necessary otherwise. Some gardeners report success using ground cinnamon as a cheaper alternative to antifungal treatment, sprinkling it onto the cut end. Keep the cutting on a paper towel away from direct sunlight, and check on the cut end regularly. The cut should dry out, making the new plant less susceptible to rot. Stem cuttings can be planted after one or two days of drying. Leaf cuttings undergo a more visible change, growing a "callous" over the cut surface. This can take anywhere from two to seven days. If a leaf shrivels significantly during this time, you may need to plant it early. This has a lower success rate, but the leaf may die if it dries out completely. While waiting for the cuttings to dry, fill a small pot with a fast-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. If you wish to make your own, mix together three parts potting soil, two parts sand, and one part perlite. Use coarse, salt-free, store-bought sand if possible, since hand-gathered sand may contain microorganisms or salts that could harm plants. Succulent plants thrive in pots that aren't too much bigger than the plant itself.  Pots that allow for about an inch or two of growing room should be fine while the cutting is getting started. The pot must have a drainage hole. Stems cuttings can be planted as usual, burying the stem until the lowest leaves are just above the soil, but not touching it. Buried leaves are more likely to rot, so if you have a leaf cutting, try just touching the cut end to the soil surface, propping the leaf up with pebbles. Succulents don’t need a lot of water, in general. Still, you’ll need to water cuttings every 2 to 3 days or so while they establish roots. Once the plants have started to build a root system, you can cut down to weekly watering or whenever the soil is dry.  Don’t be worried if the cuttings look like they’re drying out, at first. This means the plant is using its stored energy while it puts down new roots. If things work, you should start to see new growth in about 4 weeks.