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Feb 19, 2013 7:58 PM CST
Name: Sheryl
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Oh good, well - you're in luck. These are very easy to start. Take the leaf cutting and either submerge the cut end about a half inch into a well-draining potting mix (cactus mix should work fine) or even just lay the leaf down on top of the soil. They root from the mid-rib on the underside of the leaf, and do so fairly quickly. I want to say mine took within a couple of weeks, maybe three.

Do not water the cuttings before they get roots; that will cause rot faster than anything. If the cuttings are starting to look a little shriveled, you can spritz them with a little water, but I'm guessing you live in a fairly humid environment. Keep the cuttings warm and don't put them in direct sun.

Hope this helps!
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