Starting Cuttings: Silver Dollar (Astrophytum) No, Prickly Pear Yes

Silver Dollar Cactus Cuttings Don't Work; Prickly Pear Pads Easy

Asks about starting silver dollar (likely Astrophytum asterias) and prickly pear cuttings.

Silver dollar (Astrophytum): cuttings generally don't root.
Prickly pear: remove a pad, let dry 1–2 weeks, plant in soil. Roots in ~1 month. Very easy.

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