10 Plants That Grow From Leaves

Zee Media Bureau
Nov 07, 2023

African Violet

A popular houseplant that can be propagated from leaf cuttings. Cut off a healthy leaf and place it in moist soil.

Jade Plant

Jade plants are easy to propagate, cut off a healthy leaf and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, place the leaf in moist soil and wait for new growth.

Begonia

Begonias can be propagated from leaves by cutting a leaf and placing it in a potting mix with the cut end inserted into the soil.

Spider Plant

Spider plants can be propagated easily by planting the baby spiderettes that grow on the mother plant.

Pothos

Pothos can be propagated by cutting a stem with at least two leaves, placing it in water until roots appear, and then planting it in soil.

Cactus

Propagating cactus plants is quite easy. Take a cutting from a well-rooted plant and dry it for a day or two. Once dry, you can plant it in a small pot full of well-draining soil.

Peperomia

Plant healthy leaves in moist soil for propagation; for increased growth, cut leaves horizontally to preserve moisture and develop more leaves.

Chinese Money Plant

Pilea propagation from offshoots or leaves requires a portion of the main stem along with the leaf to cultivate into new plants.

Swedish Ivy

Swedish Ivy propagation is effortless from leaf cuttings; take a leaf with a node, either placing it in water or planting it in moist soil to root.

Aloe Vera

Aloe propagation from leaves is challenging, as individual leaves often decay without root growth; drying the leaves for at least 4 weeks prior to planting is essential.

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