"Let It Heal" Means Callus, Not Water: No Water for Cactus Cuttings

What Does "Let It Heal" Mean? Put in Water to Root?

Owner has broken cactus, asks if "heal" means water rooting.

Greg: cacti store water; they form a hard scab over cut. Then plant in soil, not water. No water needed to form roots.

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