I have broken off parts from cactus — can I root and plant them?

I know very little about cactus. I’m hoping I can root them, plant them? I’ve had them about 5 days.
Can they be saved???

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 07/22/2019 @ 5:57 pm

Yes. Let the cuttings callous over for a few days, then insert in a pot with cactus potting mix to root. Your picture looks like succulents, and they should be allowed to callous over, too, before potting. After a week, mist the soil. Then when it roots, continue usual watering.

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