How to propagate bunny ears cactus π΅ ?
So I was cleaning my plant area and while I broke one of my shelfβs I noticed I also broke a piece of my bunny ears cactus off. How do I propagate? #BunnyEarsCactus #help #CactusClique #Propagation

4β pot with drainage

Last watered 5 days ago

Break off the pads (you're gonna have 2 new cacti). Put them in a dark dry place, inside a cupboard is the best, for 5 days to callous the break off wounds. Next, take them out of the cupboard, put them in DRY cactus soil, about 1.5 to 2 cm deep, support the pads with stick, so they don't fall over. Put the pots in bright shade. Do not water for 2 days (to prevent root rot, do not worry there are no roots yet, so the pads can't absorb water yet)
Next, rooting: use rain or distilled water, pour 2 teaspoon of water around the base of each pad, do not pour water on pads, repeat every 3 days for 3 weeks, then change the frequency 2 teaspoons of water for each pads every 4 days for 2 weeks.
DO NOT CHECK THE ROOTS HOWEVER TEMPTING THAT MAY BE!!!
After these 5 weeks the pads should have rooted.
Begin deep bottom watering once every 14 days (in Spring).
Good luck, please keep me posted. If you have any questions, please ask.
Next, rooting: use rain or distilled water, pour 2 teaspoon of water around the base of each pad, do not pour water on pads, repeat every 3 days for 3 weeks, then change the frequency 2 teaspoons of water for each pads every 4 days for 2 weeks.
DO NOT CHECK THE ROOTS HOWEVER TEMPTING THAT MAY BE!!!
After these 5 weeks the pads should have rooted.
Begin deep bottom watering once every 14 days (in Spring).
Good luck, please keep me posted. If you have any questions, please ask.
Oooooh!!! Another one omg!! @FairyFly per @SvelteKingfern you should put it in a small pot w cacti soil and water only when the soil is completely dry :) eeek!! Iβm sorry but also really excited for your new plant friend! Best of luck!π±β¨π€©
@Prentyce haha thank you ππ I just hope I donβt get hurt in the process π΅π
@FabRubbercup do you have any gloves 𧀠ooooh an excuse for a cute pair purchase someday π€©π±β¨ for the plants!
@Prentyce lol π I have two pairs actually, but I Hops and Molly ( my two most prickly) always somehow nip me π΅πππ
@FabRubbercup Awh youβre carrying their love with you!!!! Awh thatβs their way of showing you affection π€©π₯Ήβ¨
@Prentyce lol π ya I figured, probably learned it from me π΅ππππ
@SvelteKingfern when you say the pads, you mean where the ears connect right ? And thank you so much ππ΅
@fvvpad hmm ?