Your succulent may not be able to recover if it is severely shriveled. You should first know that wholesale succulents require a tray. Make sure to learn how to water your propagated succulents so they don't die. Most pests need warmth, moisture, and food, so it's important to water only when needed and cleans up any dead plant material. Before you pick out the parent leaf, make sure your plant is healthy. Be aware of the lighting requirements for each type of succulent you want to propagate so you can provide the correct amount of light.