A while ago I took a cutting of my Aeonium Zwartkop. It had been growing fine but wasn’t producing any new shoots. As it is one of my favorite succulents I had a hard time taking the cutting. At the same time I was confident that if I did take a cutting I would have more offshoots that I could then propagate and keep getting more of them! After a little web searching and reassurance I decided to take the cut! I cut the stem in two places which left me with the base and roots, a stem and the top. It has been a few weeks now and the top and stem haven’t had any new growth. I’m thinking the stem won’t grow as it seems to be withering away. The top is shedding it’s leaves but still seems like it is in good shape although it hasn’t put off any roots yet. By my oh my, did the base start growing! I was so excited when I saw the first little sprout on the base stem. Then as time went on there began to be more and more of them! I am so excited for these to get bigger. It will be one happy little tree with so many beautiful black heads! Isn’t it exciting!