| Wookieboy, Queen of the Night (Peniocereus greggii) is native to the Southwestern US and Mexico and has stems that are less than one inch thick and typically two or three feet long. The large white flowers (8" x 3") bloom on summer nights and are heavily perfumed. Cactus such as these are easily propagated from cuttings, so there is no need to dig up the roots. Make a clean cut with a sharp knife, be sure to wear gloves. Using tongs makes handling the pieces easier. Let the wound air dry by standing the cutting up in a paper or plastic cup for two weeks. Then the piece can be placed in a rooting mix and watered periodically until new roots begin to form. Transfer to a container with potting soil or plant directly in the soil. Here is a good reference for cactus propagation. Good luck. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Propagating Cacti & Succulents
