In pot? Or in ground? I never divide cactus, I just let them do their own thing. If they need more space, I just repot the entire plant. See if this helps.
Break it off at the joint. Let the broken piece sit out for up to a week for it to get a callous on the broken off end. Then lay the callous end on cactus soil in pot and spritz with water very regularly. It should form a new plant most of the time and root in 30 days.
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In pot? Or in ground? I never divide cactus, I just let them do their own thing. If they need more space, I just repot the entire plant. See if this helps.
https://garden.org/thread/view/64147/Best-method-for-separating-potted-cactus/
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/transplant-cactus-pieces-41220.html
Break it off at the joint. Let the broken piece sit out for up to a week for it to get a callous on the broken off end. Then lay the callous end on cactus soil in pot and spritz with water very regularly. It should form a new plant most of the time and root in 30 days.
I use the same tongs you use for flipping hot dogs on a grill. I hate fighting stickers or spines. Mine are all metal and made for grabbing round things, so they work well. Plus, I just wash them and use them for cooking again later.