How to Plant a Cactus Cutting 101

[@bandofbledsoe1193]

I bought a cutting from you a year ago 6in. Padro is now 13in and I cut a 4 in cutting off him and propagated him. So happy I bought from yall

[@SanPedroSource]

That's awesome, thank you! We love seeing the progress.

[@teotwawki551]

👍🏻awesome video. I absolutely love your store. I've ordered several times and have always been very happy with my purchases ❤

[@SanPedroSource]

That's awesome thank you! Appreciate it 🙏

[@stellahsgroove]

Thanks for keeping it simple

[@-ny5rx]

Вы молодцы! Спасибо что делитесь такой информацией.

[@SanPedroSource]

Thank you! We hope that it helps.

[@Skull-Island]

Very thorough. Thank you!

[@rgmravenwood4041]

Great advice! Glad I watched this before planting a cutting I got from a friend!

[@SanPedroSource]

We're glad that it could help!

[@Myrtuscommunis]

Großartig! 💚🌵

[@SanPedroSource]

Vielen Dank!

[@Washington4000]

BEST VIDEO EVER, THANKS...!!!

[@SanPedroSource]

Glad it helped!

[@psst...heyyou6508]

Awesome!!

[@SanPedroSource]

Thanks!

[@ScottieWallace]

Hi, is it best to take the pups from a cutting if they from before planting in order to have more cati?

[@SanPedroSource]

It's up to you! You're okay to leave them on but if you're interested in propagating from those pups then we recommend you let them grow until they're around 8 inches long. You can take cuttings from those offsets, let them callus, and then plant them just like in this video! :) Hope that answers your question.

[@ScottieWallace]

@@SanPedroSource that's excellent thank you very much, I appreciate your advice, keep up the good work.

[@Washington4000]

I live in Florida, have many many cactus around the house. Never did it proffesionaly, even my neighbords have huge cactus from my main cactus plant. BUT, a simple question, is there a special composte to grow cactus? I always did it putting pieces on the ground, here in Fl. we have a lot of sand. Now Im planing to remove 2 huges plants, ( non cactus) and grow at least 4 pieces on each side of the front yard as a project. Any special compost? Or keep doing what im doing just put cactus on the ground? Att: some die😭 80% grow

[@SanPedroSource]

We suggest a ratio of roughly 40-50% percent inorganic material like perlite or horticultural pumice to organic material such as peat moss and coco coir so that the water drains well. A well draining soil mixture, ensuring the cut end of the cactus is callused (if you're not using a rooted cutting), and not watering for the first 2-4 weeks will really help! No special compost is needed, though rooting hormone can help. Let us know if that answers your question :)

[@JennRiddlePeaceLillyPottery]

Are any rooting hormone powder needed for the mother or prop where the cuts occurred?

[@SanPedroSource]

Good question! Rooting hormone is great for encouraging root development in the cuttings (make sure to let them callus over first), but isn't meant for the mother plant.

[@chrismuller42]

What's the rule of thumb on pot size, based on plant size?

[@SanPedroSource]

We try to recommend using as small of a pot as possible while still being able to maintain stability for the cactus, and accounting for future growth. Generally speaking, an 8" diameter pot with capacity for 3-5 gallons of soil medium will be enough for a 12"-30" tall San Pedro with a few offsets for a few years. Any bigger than that and you'll want te 12" - 15 gallon sizes to ensure you're not top heavy and tipping over with a larger plant. It's not an exact rule of thumb, but usually the plant is good at naturally limiting itself to the container. If you need it to stay smaller, go smaller!

[@Greenmahn333]

👍

[@0valle0]

I have just saved the tip from an overwatered cactus at work and hoping it lives.

[@SanPedroSource]

Best of luck! Feel free to email us if you have any questions.

[@ShiftedReality90]

How's it coming along?

[@0valle0]

​@@ShiftedReality90 it died :( Looked good for a couple of days and then it just rotted from the inside.

[@panoramix_z]

@@0valle0my turn, it’s a little guy, let’s see if the top half can make it! 😮

[@0valle0]

@ good luck! Let us know how it goes 🙂

[@leonardoghio9576]

What soil you use?

[@SanPedroSource]

We recommend a 50% organic mix and 50% inorganic such as peat and pumice.

[@garygilliam1890]

How can I buy cuttings from you

[@SanPedroSource]

Hey there! We have cuttings available over on our website sanpedrosource.com

[@gomerzpyle6805]

Is this sausage cactus kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2PVf2yKqNFrb9U and can you cross with them? Do they flower?

[@SanPedroSource]

It's a Serra-blue Peruvianis and once it flowers you can cross pollinate them!

[@amandaplease4181]

I have a huge totem pole cactus that is 13 feet and about to fall. I need to cut it and wanted to know if I should cut it straight or at a angle.????

[@SanPedroSource]

It’s best to try and cut those totem poles at the nodes, they can be difficult to root and take a bit longer usually.

[@amandaplease4181]

@@SanPedroSource thanks...but i was too late. Its fell over during a wind storm. It broke in 3 places. I have sense cleaned them up and put the bottom back in the ground. Got other two pieces laying hoping they will heal and root. 😁