Alyssa is correct about cinnamon. This echeveria does propagate easily from stem cuttings (best taken in April to July) and from leaves too - but not all leaves will grow.

Just leave them there, if they want to they will grow :)

I just don't know why they all end up wilting and turning brown

Any tips for propagating?

Less light and less water helps.

I have a few of these in gravel now. Haven't watered them once in about a month or so. When I tried before, I watered and they collapsed instantly. The non watered ones are rooting though.

Not all echeverias will grow readily from leaves - most will, some will not at all and some may or may not. This one is easier to propagate from stem cuttings, and leaves are little more hit or miss. Al least 2 of them are watery-yellow color, that is usually sign of over watering. If you watering them, that should be stopped. Or leaves were not very healthy to begin with.

How long since you took the leaves off? - or were they damaged leaves that fell off?

Cinnamon is a strong desiccant and generally should not be used on roots.

I don't think the leaves were super healthy from the start. I got my plant in a pot with some other succulents that were not the healthiest. That was back in February and since then I've managed to strengthen the plants! I took the leaves off near the end of February but I took some new leaves off today March 18. That's why I was wondering about the cinnamon. I did water the first leaves since I didn't know better which was a stupid mistake but whatever. Now I'm letting the new leaves callus over. After I put them in dry cactus mix and let them do their thing. I have leaves from other plants that are growing so idk what it is. Sorry that was long!

I have 6 Echeveria leaves right now, couldn't tell you species;). Only 2 out of the 6 have shot out roots. Sometimes it just doesn't happen even if you've done everything right. This video is informative. Cameraman isn't the best, but that's ok;).

I just love how Debra Lee Baldwin acts like she's never done this before;). Woman is a total pro.

Nika, I am a fan of using a powdered rooting hormone. I also wanted to add this, assuming you are wanting several more of the setosa arrow. If your current plant is healthy and strong, you could consider beheading it. maybe you are familiar with this? It's generally the only way to induce pups in most of the larger echeverias. You should be able to get a minimum of 2-3 pups from this method. You cut the main head off and I then use rooting hormone on both open wounds. I root the head atop an empty clay pot, then treat it like any cutting once it roots. Furry echies are more sensitive to moisture/rot, so I take extra care to keep both parts in a dry environment, reduced light and all stressors. I also behead them in spring, when they are actively growing so they root faster, less risk of rot. Allow the pups to get at least nickel size, with a nice base/stem, before removing. Leave on or two to grow on the main stem, root the rest atop pumice or coarse sand, I use rooting powder again as I remove pups.Hope this helps someone:-)

Cinnamonis currently a very popular suggestion for a rooting aid but doing a fast and dirty search for: ~ +rooting cinnamon site:.edu. ~ I get nothing. Here is my guess that it works as someone has suggested as an anti-fungal agent which may occasionally be helpful but under ideal conditions unnecessary.

Lisa,

my plant is ok. The leaves have little scratches/marks. It has a long stem so I do want to behead it but I live in New England and right now we are dealing with about a foot of snow XD. I am waiting for spring to finally hit so I can chop off the top to try and maximize to success circumstances.Here is my little guy, some of the lower leaves didn't look healthy so I plucked them off, that's why there are "bald" spots.

The use of cinnamon in rooting plants is strictly anti-fungal (I use this sometimes on Sans. or difficult Hoyas), no rooting properties whatsoever from what I've learned.

I learned it at the GW Orchid Forum, maybe 10-15 yrs ago, some folks there use it on their Orchid roots. Its dessicant properties have never been an issue, especially since I use it on succulents which I root dry anyway.

Nika, your plant looks good, you are right to wait. I believe from the color and lack of fuzz that it wants more light, I'm sure you'll transition it as soon as you can. let it adjust to the sun before you cut etc. Have fun!