Choose a healthy parent cactus
Wear thick gloves and use clean, sharp tools
Propagate by offsets, cuttings, or seeds
For offsets, gently remove the pup from the base
For cuttings, cut a healthy stem segment
Let the cut end dry and callus for several days
Fill a pot with well-draining cactus soil
Plant the callused end shallowly in the soil
Do not water immediately after planting
Place the pot in bright, indirect light
Water lightly only after roots begin to form
Keep the soil slightly dry between waterings
For seeds, sow on moist cactus mix
Cover seeds lightly and keep warm
Maintain gentle moisture until germination
Transplant once the new cactus is established