How to Propagate Succulents from Seed in 9 Easy Steps
If you find echeverias, jade plants, gasterias, or hens and chicks to be utterly beguiling plants, you may count yourself among the select succulentophiles who have found themselves wondering how to go about propagating succulents from seed!
You’re about to find out how it all works – but first let me warn you that this type of propagation project requires a fairly long term commitment, so I want you to know what to expect before you start.
In this guide you’ll learn the complete step by step process for propagating succulents from seed, so you can decide whether you’re ready to commit to this plant growing relationship before you get started.
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For the most part, succulent plants are easy to grow from leaf or stem cuttings – but propagating from seed, while not quite as easy, has its advantages too.
Growing from seed can save you lots of money since the price of a packet of seeds is typically a lot less than the price of a single plant.
This propagation method can also allow you to create unique hybrid crosses from the specimens in your collection.
It also provides a way of propagating succulent plants that don’t produce pups easily, too!
Despite those advantages, and as much as I’m excited for you to try this method, propagating succulents from seed probably isn’t for everybody.
But there’s one way to find out if it’s for you or not – read this article and learn what this horticultural project entails from start to finish, and decide if you’re willing to commit.
Ready to start learning the process?
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