How to Cut a Cactus to Plant refers to the process of propagating a cactus plant by taking a cutting from a parent plant and planting it in soil or another growing medium to produce a new cactus. Cacti are succulent plants that store water in their stems, and they can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed.
Taking cuttings is a popular method of propagating cacti because it is relatively easy to do and can produce new plants that are genetically identical to the parent plant. Cuttings can be taken from any healthy cactus, but it is best to select a stem that is at least 4 inches long and has several healthy leaves. The cutting should be made with a sharp knife or pruning shears, and the cut should be clean and straight.