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title: "I am trying to propogate my cactus which had babies growing of it I…"
description: "I am trying to propogate my cactus which had babies growing of it I have taken them of and are allowing them to callus over before planting them in soil. If…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Jadeplantenthusiast"
published: "2025-06-20T15:54:52.639743Z"
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# I am trying to propogate my cactus which had babies growing of it I…

_Posted by Jadeplantenthusiast on 2025-06-20_

I am trying to propogate my cactus which had babies growing of it I have taken them of and are allowing them to callus over before planting them in soil. If anyone has any ideas on how to pot in to soil the most efficent way without causing any root rot I woul be very great full.

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## 1 comment

### Lover of Cacti commented on 2025-06-20

1: put on root stimulant 2: plant 1 inch of the plant in gritty cactus soil 3: water a lil to encourage root growth. 4: dont water again until soil is completely dry.

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