euphoraecopia Posted December 8, 2011 I've read to use moist soil (well draining as per the cacti community) to get rooting started, but I've also seen pics of cats throwing a cutting in a flask with just water. I'm curious what the wise ones around here have tried. I only have one cutting, approx 13cm long, must be cautious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted December 8, 2011 cut it into 3 and plant in moist soil, you can use root striking gel or just put it in the soil. In a few weeks it will strike most likely, from my limited experience they are really weedy. I have seen the water thing used to and no doubt it would work but makes me nervous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactuscarl Posted December 8, 2011 I struck mine in soil that was wet constantly so i assume either way would work well. It's pretty hardy and very rot resistant you shouldn't have any trouble if you do swing us a pm and I'll send you out a piece or two I've been propagating it like mad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice Posted December 8, 2011 Very easy to strike, any method will do. I would just put it into the pot it will end up in for a while, so you handle it less. Each tiny glochid is a spawn of The Dark One himself, be careful handling this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2Deep2Handle Posted December 9, 2011 Alice i wish i had been told about this before receiving my first peres cuts.... i have grown opuntias for a while now and was quite familiar with glochid devil fur... However all this counted for nothing when i excitedly jammed my hand into the mail tube and grabbed out the whole bunch only to realise that they too have glochids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foo Posted December 9, 2011 I saw a comment a week ago. "dont treat them like a cactus" This is pretty much how its been for me. They love humidity and water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euphoraecopia Posted December 9, 2011 I cut it into thirds and placed them in the best moist soil I have, now wait. I'm sure these things would be easier if it were spring. thanks for the help! what's a way to know they're rooted? just wait until new growth starts, I assume. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonstn Posted December 9, 2011 Yeah just wait for new growth mate, mine was shooting new growth within the week of me putting it in the ground, I just used a good draining Aussie native mix for the soil. Good luck mate, they're a piece of piss to grow your gonna be laughing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
