Aptenia cordifolia is best rooted in a small amount (commensurate with the size of the cutting) of porous soil.

Since it doesn't have roots, don't water the soil, but mist the plant several times a week. Bright light, a warm exposure and no wet, cold conditions would probably ensure rooting success.

Jeffrey,

Thanks for the info. Should I not even water the soil before inserting the cuttings?

Dear Sharon,

As long as the end is callused over, that's not usually a problem, but I wouldn't water the soil (even before you plant it) until new growth is evident. If you mist often enough, even every day, that will be enough to get them rooted. Remember, you don't need a lot of soil to root them - less is, as we say here, more better.

There is also a yellow and purple variety. I just stick mine in the moist soil & they grow. They are very easy to propagate.