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A couple Q's about propogating cacti

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mogascreeta

mogascreeta

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('Coatl) Propagating Trichocereus is EASY AS HELL!

Slice it (sections at least 3 inchs long)

Dry the ends.

Plant in dry dirt right side up, or on it's side, but never upside down.

Water after a month or two.

It will now grow normally!

Super, super easy! Easier to grow than corn!

Growing from seed is also very easy!
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I tried to serch the internet for answers to these questions but could not find any direct answers. It is T. peruvianus.

When I place the cutting/pup in the dry dirt, should I keep it inside while it roots?
Does the cutting/pup need light while it roots?
About how long after it roots can it be placed back outside and resume normal care?
 
mogascreeta said:
When I place the cutting/pup in the dry dirt, should I keep it inside while it roots?
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Depends on where you live I guess. I live in the UK, so the answer would be a definate yes. If you live somewhere where cacti are native then it should be OK outside, so long as it won't fall in the wind etc. You shouldn't over water cacti when repotting / cutting so keep water at an absolute minimum for a couple of months. I'd pot it in a decent cactus compost rather than "dirt" as well. :)

mogascreeta said:
Does the cutting/pup need light while it roots?
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Yes. Leave it on a window sill, this works for me.

mogascreeta said:
About how long after it roots can it be placed back outside and resume normal care?
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Trichocereus grow pretty fast. Assuming it'll grow outside where you are - I'd leave it inside for a season, (six months minimum) then gradually get it accostomed to being outside by moving it out for a few hours a day. Then I would leave it sheltered until you are sure it has strong roots and is growing strongly.

Hope this helps!
 
Thanks for the informative and concise feedback, 1664 and Fiashy. Where I live it is very hot in the day average temps right now are 100-110*F in the day, high 70's in the night. However in a few months it will be freezing, so I think I may just put in the ole' window sill just to be safe.
 
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