I live in a rain forest area in Australia and have a large succulent collection which I grow in a green house so I can control the amount of water they receive. They would die if they got the normal rainfall. I water only once or twice a month in summer and not at all in winter. Cuttings should strike easily in summer in a sandy mix in a well lit area. Make sure you leave fresh cuttings to dry (callous) for several days to weeks, before you place them in the cutting mix.