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Pruning and Propagating a Leggy Echeveria

An Echeveria grew to 13 inches tall, top-heavy, supported by trellis. Expert Will Creed: cut stem 2 inches below lowest leaves, let callus overnight, insert into porous mix or base of mother plant. It will root and regrow. Photo would help confirm species.

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