To cut or not to cut?? What to do? 2 cresty occasions of propagative importance

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oreocereus 'crest' the reverts seem to be winning... also this seemed (?) I am almost sure when I got it bare rooted,  like a seed grown cactus .

 

could it be cool idea to cut some of the regular growth to encourage crest growth?? 

should I eventually cut the cresting part to create the "clone" - after of course ensuring that its the part that is growing and that its big enough to root if cut....    !??! ? 

 

please anyone with experience, I know that its different from plant to plant, but any thoughts are welcomed! 

 

 

case 2: 

I have almost decided to cut one and even two of these cresty branches. I am not really sure if its pecten-ab. or pringley, rather the former, but was bought as a pringley.. 

 

I was thinking a lot about the angles of the cut, as well as the fact that this should be repotted or soil-refreshed. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 4, 2016 by sagiXsagi