"The BAP is a very interesting hormone. This is just a simple set of instructions on how to induce branching in cacti:
First:
Mix 2% BAP Powder to 98% Lanolin over a gentle heat to form a gel.
To mix the two, measure your amounts out and first put the lanolin into a thin glass cup held at an angle, then sprinkle the appropriate amount of BAP onto the lanolin and swirl with a toothpick (to mix it well). Then take a lighter and hold the flame to the glass under the gel in a 'back and forth' type of motion, you want to warm it so it mixes up better but not cook it or melt it. I would describe it as *gently* heating.
After that, just dip a toothpick/thumbtack into the gel and scratch it into an areole in a visible amount and expect a branch within 1-6 weeks. Quickest results will be obtained when applying the BAP to new, soft growth as opposed to old corky growth."
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http://cactiguide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14243
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