How Do You Grow a Brain Cactus

If you wish to propagate the plant, there are some easy methods. Use woody stem cuttings and allow the cut end to callus over for a week. Then insert the cut end into soilless potting medium, such as lightly moistened sand. The other way is to divide the pups away from the parent plant with a clean, sterile knife.

How long does it take for a brain cactus to grow?

Plant them in a starter mix — typically in a shallow tray or in seed starts — and place them in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist as they germinate. If the seeds are viable, you should start to see some growth in as little as two weeks.

Are brain cactus rare?

This Rare Succulent Looks Like a Human Brain Aptly called the “brain cactus,” the succulent is native to central Mexico, according to Succulent City. It’s a rare form of the Mammillaria Elongata cactus, which typically grows straight.