How do I propagate a cactus pup?

Question

My sister and I found a Rhinoceros cactus with a pup and plucked it off-- it wasn't too firmly on there, but it didn't just fall off either. Will it propagate? I already have it sitting in dry soil.
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@SvelteKingfern · Answer

Keep it in that dry soil in a shady place for 7 days. Then put it in partial sun, pour about 20 ml of water near the base of the pup. Keep doing it every 3 days for 6 weeks. Then water in a normal way.
I've just propagated mine. 😁

@SvelteKingfern · Answer

Hi Annika. So it is you the lady with a flamingo pot without drainage 🤗. I commented on that post of yours .

@SvelteKingfern · Answer

The size of the pot always matter, because if too big then it holds water more, and this kills a succulent easy. I'm not good at inches, we have centimetres here 🤔. The pot needs to be only slightly bigger than the plant, especially for new growth - pups.

@SvelteKingfern · Answer

The pot where I put the pup  looks bigger, but is pretty shallow, so it's all right. (picture above). If you get my grip.

@KrunchyWrapz · Answer

Just set that purty boii on some dirt and leave it. If it's super dry there, maybe put a drop or 2 of water by it if it beings to look like it's drying out. I used to have thousands of these cute little buggers bc I kept accidentally knocking them off ND they would, for the most part, root instantly

@SvelteKingfern · Answer

Good luck with this little pup. It should grow roots soon. 👍 💚🌵

@SvelteKingfern · Answer

They won't feel lonely 🤣

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