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title: "How can I get this cactus to root after I pop it off? Also if your…"
description: "How can I get this cactus to root after I pop it off? Also if your wondering why the top is off its because my cat chewed a hole in it. Its okay though 😃"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/gTjhgDLa0O0jBwferr89Na"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "K"
published: "2025-01-18T06:42:13.760111Z"
language: "en"
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# How can I get this cactus to root after I pop it off? Also if your…

_Posted by K on 2025-01-18_

How can I get this cactus to root after I pop it off? Also if your wondering why the top is off its because my cat chewed a hole in it. Its okay though 😃

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## 4 comments

### Bob the cactus nerd commented on 2025-01-18

Umm… not sure about that one… mebe just put it in some sandy soil???

### Nina commented on 2025-01-18

These are not hard. Cut it off, let it callus for a few days until the cut heels. Then just pop it into some succulent soil.

### Bob the cactus nerd commented on 2025-01-18

Looks like a pickle lol

#### K replied on 2025-01-18

Yes 😂

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