Again, treat as in method 1. However, if conditions are not ideal, leaves are more liable to rot and die by this method which is more suitable for an experienced grower who has the use of a propagating case. As young plants will grow along the length of the leaf, a single leaf can give several dozen plantlets.

When the young plantlets are well established, i.e. the leaves are 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in.) in length, the old leaf can be carefully teased from the compost, along with its row of plantlets.