How To Propagate Cactus?

Choose a healthy parent cactus

Wear gloves and use clean, sharp tools

Propagate by stem cuttings, offsets, or seeds

For stem cuttings, cut a healthy section from the parent plant

Let the cutting dry and form a callus for several days to a few weeks

Use a well-draining cactus potting mix

Plant the callused end in dry soil

Keep the cutting in bright, indirect light

Water lightly only after roots begin to form

Avoid overwatering

For offsets, gently separate the pup from the parent plant

Let the offset callus before planting

Place seeds on the surface of moist cactus mix

Keep seeds warm and lightly moist until germination

Transplant once new growth is established

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