How vegetative propagation takes place through leaf? a) Vegetative propagation by leaves is not common and is seen in plants such as Bryophyllum (patherchut). This plant has fleshly leaves and adventitious buds are present at margins of leaves. When leaf falls on ground, the buds grow into new plants. Correct Answer Vegetative propagation by leaves is not common and is seen in plants such as Bryophyllum (patherchut). This plant has fleshly leaves and adventitious buds are present at margins of leaves. When leaf falls on ground, the buds grow into new plants.