Put Cactus Cutting in Moist Soil - Should I Remove?

[migraineur]

Hi,

I just put a bridgessi cutting in a pot of soil but watered it after. I then realised I should probably leave it at least a couple of weeks before giving the soil some moisture. Should I take the cutting out and let the soil dry and then put the cutting back into the dry soil?

[Evil Genius]

How fresh is the cutting? If it isnt calloused yet, i´d take it out. If its already healed, i dont think it will be a problem. Fresh Cuts tend to show more infections when they are kept in a moist enviroment.

[migraineur]

It's well calloused.

[Evil Genius]

Yeah, no problem then. bye Eg

[woof woof woof]

bridgedsii\s are known to be rot prone then peruvianus and patch. So dont keep it too moist for long periods of time

[Halcyon Daze]

It should be ok if you let the pot dry out between waterings.

People often use a pot of sand or sandy cactus mix to get a cutting rooted, rather than soil. Because it is so well drained it promotes root development and reduces the chance of rot. After a year transplant it into a bigger pot of soil.