Cutting of a Pencil Cactus

Discussion in 'Cacti and Succulents' started by NCGuiliano, Feb 3, 2006.

  1. If I clip a piece of a pencil cactus and stick it in soil, will it grow? I grabbed a piece a couple of weeks ago and stuck it in water thinking it'd grow roots and I could go from there. I'm getting the sense that that's the worst thing to do.

    Has anyone else grabbed a piece and made a new plant and if so, how?

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  2. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    To propogate cacti you must first make a fresh cut without squashing it, and then let it dry out in a shady cool place for about a week. This makes a heel on the plant so it won't rot and then put it in some clean rinsed sand. Don't force it in, make a hole first then put it in. Leave it somewhere shady and just water it so its damp but not wet. If you put it in water it will eventually rot & die. Hope you have success.
     

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