[Arid_gardener] Re: Cactus From Stem Cutting

[OlinMiller]

Try Googling as I did.  using key words

cactus stem cuttings

You will get quite a few relevant hits.  There is one method for propagating
a tall columnar cactus from a stem cutting by cutting it off at the length
you want to propagate as measured from the top, letting the cut callus for a
week or so, then rooting it in sand.  See

http://www.briansgarden.com/questions/020314r.html

Good luck,

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer, Maricopa County AZ


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From: kevans at accessus.net kevans at accessus.net[
Mon Apr 16 09:35:51 MST 2007
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kevans at accessus.net

>I contacted my Extension office in Illinois and was referred to your
organization. I have a cactus in my sunroom that is about 20 years old.  My
son had gotten it from somewhere (we can't remember where) when he was
little.  The cactus is now about 8 feet tall and will soon reach the
ceiling.  I have not been able to find anything to help me identify the name
or how to care for it.  I need to try to stop it from getting taller, but I
am worried that if I cut the top off, it will kill it.  The cactus also
needs to be put in a new pot but I don't know how to handle it to keep it
from breaking or my getting hurt.  I have pictures I could send if anyone
feels they could help me.