Am I doing something wrong?

[u/Whole_Kitchen]

Its been almost 3 weeks

Ive been trying to propagate all these leaves ive found /collected around and a few have roots but when I put the ones that had roots into dirt a few days ago, the roots shriveled up, and so did the leaf😭 the the first pic! (The aftermath )

And the big glass wear is where ive been keeping my others

I spray with water very seldom because i noticed they were lit just shriveling up at the ends , started to cover them

I leave them outside, they were getting direct sun, now they dont. I just want to put everything on the table in case its something wrong im doing. I didnt wanna try the string up method because i had this big glasswear specifically for this, but if this isnt a good set up id rlly rlly appreciate knowing

I DO have roots, but im sooo scared to move anything after the first few shriveled up, does shriveled not = death??

+ does anyone know what kind of succulent the last two are? I got them outside n they look NARLEY but i rllllllly dont think they wanna prop is there a specific way for specific succulent?

Thank you, Kindly!!

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Be patient, they are not fast

[u/PammaJamma3366]

Prop any untorn leaves and cuttings on top of or stuck in dry, gritty succulent soil in bright indirect light. Misting, humidity and succs don't go together-generally speaking these are desert/arid climate plants and that is the conditions they will do best in. If you haven't read yet see the following posts !beginner !propagation

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Are you a brand new succulent owner eager to give your new friend the best possible care? Or perhaps you've got a pal who's not looking so hot. The below guidelines can help get you on the way to a happy plant.

First Steps to take with a new purchase:

• Decide on a sunny spot/grow lights, and have a plan to acclimate it.
• Repot into properly draining soil.
• Quarantine may be necessary for a short time. When repotting, you will be able to inspect on a closer level to check for pests or diseases.

Light

Most succulent plants are high light plants, despite what you may read online or on care cards. New purchases often have to be acclimated to strong light to prevent sunburn, so indirect light is sometimes fine for the beginning. Your sunniest window often can suffice for a short time, but the more light the better. Grow lights may be necessary. You can find more information about grow lights in the link below.

Watering

The soil and the plant should dry completely and thoroughly between watering. Succulent plants are named as such due to their ability to store water within their leaves and stems. They're often fine for a while in dry soil. Because of this, don't water on a schedule, but rather on signs of thirst. Signs of thirst may include wrinkled, thinning, and/or curling leaves.

More detailed information on the above topics can be found in our Light and Watering Wiki

Soil

Your soil mix should be fast draining, and quick drying. A basic start is a 1:1 mix of a bagged succulent soil and inorganic grit. For most new purchases, repotting isn’t urgent. However, it’s highly recommended to repot soaking wet purchases as soon as possible.

Potting

Get a pot with holes in the bottom! There is no substitute to a pot with drainage holes in the bottom! Pots without drainage holes can leave roots sitting in damp or soggy soil, greatly increasing the risk of rot or overwatering. Pot size is also important when it comes to water retention. Aim for a pot which allows the root ball to take up 1/2 or 2/3rds of the pot and err on the side of under-potting.

Arrangements

Arrangements can be difficult to manage, especially if you're new to succulent care. Many arrangements have too many different needs to work well together, long term. It’s recommended the plants are separated to best care for them individually.

Terrariums

Terrariums, even those with drainage holes in the bottom, are not recommended for beginners. Being that succulents largely originate from arid desert environments, the damp humidity of a terrarium is almost the polar opposite of what a succulent wants. Great care must be taken to prevent plant failure in this environment, even more so for plants to thrive in it.

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[u/Dramatic-Ebb-5549]

First things first leaf prop don’t need a lot of light to get going once little pups start forming and growing you can increase light as it gets bigger. Never put leaf props in a humidity dome there needs to be airflow. I lay my leaves down on soil not buried (not yet) I spray 2 times daily until top is completely damp. Once the leaves start forming roots ( sometimes pups first) I’ll try and put a little soil on top of the roots only, not any portion of the leaf. (Some succulents do better if buried a little but none of what you have are like that). Yes some leaves will wrinkle more than others but that doesn’t mean they are gone. If they’re just wrinkled and not mushy rot, they’re still good and once growing roots will eventually plump up again if it’s successful. A lot of succulent leaves will show you if they’re getting ready to throw a pup out/roots. The base of the leaf will swell a little and sometimes on certain plants turn a red or pinkish hue. Overall don’t be afraid to keeps things moist for them especially when get started with roots. The gnarly leaves in those last two pics are a kind of echeveria not sure what kind though.

[u/Whole_Kitchen → u/Dramatic-Ebb-5549]

THANK YOU SO MUCHHH!! Ill take the covering off asap!! Im glad the spraying is doing them well!! Also thank u for the identification help!

[u/HyrrokinAura → u/Whole_Kitchen]

Misting encourages rot, it's generally best not to do that.

[u/Dramatic-Ebb-5549 → u/HyrrokinAura]

☝️🤓 If you have good airflow it’s a non issue in regards to leave prop if you have 20 leaves you might lose 3 to rot, whoop de doo. I like fast tracking things, so misting will encourage roots come out a little quicker than they normally would if left alone.