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Damaged cactus - Root as cutting?

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 3:24 pm
by westfork
I have never tried cactus cuttings before but now will attempt it out of necessity. This Echinocereus was in the path of our dog's excavation this morning.
Echinocereus 'lloydii' dog damage
Echinocereus 'lloydii' dog damage
M3IMG_4876 Ech lloydi persimmon dog damage 7-25-2023 sm.jpg (87.5 KiB) Viewed 5727 times
Am I correct to remove the outer layer of brown skin where loose before letting it callous?
Any other suggestions?
Will pot it up now since it is too close to winter to get reestablished outside.

Re: Damaged cactus - Root as cutting?

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:54 pm
by Tom in Tucson
I would cut about 1"above the bruised area with a razor or sharp knife. Place in the shade until it's healed and calloused. The rest of the job is very routine (google if needed).

Re: Damaged cactus - Root as cutting?

Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2023 4:27 am
by westfork
Tom in Tucson wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:54 pm I would cut about 1"above the bruised area with a razor or sharp knife. Place in the shade until it's healed and calloused. The rest of the job is very routine (google if needed).
Thanks Tom, I followed your advice.