Thanks for that. I've since moved on to buying some Alphonse carr plants and I'm getting ready to plant them today. I just posted seeking info on planting in another post on this forum. Maybe you can check that out and shoot me some answers. Thanks again

Hey everyone I just wanted to update on how my seedlings are doing and wanted to see if alkh86 would want to post his seedlings because we happen to have started on the same day. 3 days ago they got moved from the cfl's to a T5. They really seem to be responding well to it because the needles on top have doubled in these 3 days. I still have them in the container with the lid should I start getting them used to dryer conditions if I plan on grafting with them in about a month?

I have many San Pedro, some much larger and in much smaller pots so I dont think planting it in the ground is the issue. Suggest you use what we call in the UK John Innes type compost. This has sand and is low in humus content. It drains quickly which is key with cacti. As for the brown scar I suspect others are correct when they say is is sunburn. I have it on some of my plants alos- I think we sometimes overestimates cacti love of sunshine. As for the rock in your garden- these plant typically thrive in denuded soil but by the look of the soil you have used I would suggest repotting with sharp sand mixed in for added drainage. Of course a little cacti fertiliser that is low in nitogen would help. Good luck! As for cutting the tip off and starting again- that way you can avoid the scarring and the base will srout new clean shoot also. Just remember to let the section you cut off scar (callous) for a week or two before you place it in soil- refrain from watering the cutting until roots appear. I could send you a link to my site but understand that it is forbidden on here- there is information on soil mixes there. Good Luck!

Thanks for your response. Well, then I have to enjoy it the way it is. lol But, I'd like to do more propagation from cuttings, if I know what cause skinny stems, or how grow healthy and fat stems that will be great. Happy gardening.