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Partially Broken Cactus: Clean Break, Dual Propagation, and Light Upgrade

Why Staking Won't Work

Cactus vascular tissue doesn't reconnect like woody plants. The split will not heal together.

Best Outcome: Two Plants

  1. Snap cleanly at break point.
  2. Both pieces: callus 2 weeks horizontal in shade.
  3. Plant both in dry gritty mix.
  4. Base will sprout arms; top will root.

Bright Green Tip = Light Hunger

Intense green at apex indicates stretching for light. Move to brighter location (no direct sun) after rooting.

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