How to graft osmanthus in spring

1. Grafting Date

Usually, mid-March is chosen when the climate is more pleasant. At this time, the average temperature is around 20 degrees, so it is very suitable for grafting reproduction, and the success rate is much higher than in other seasons.

2. Grafting method

1. Before this, you need to prune the plant, leaving only some branches except for the tissue, and clean up the rest of the branches. Use a sharp knife to cut a small hole about seven centimeters from the ground on the plant, then sharpen the selected rootstock into a pointed shape and insert it into the hole. Finally, tie them together with rope and plastic. After a period of maintenance, they will slowly grow together, and the grafting will be considered a success.

2. You can also directly maintain the selected rootstocks and keep them close together in the flowerpot where they need to be grafted. After a period of cover, they can be connected together. If they are well maintained, they will bloom in the same year.

3. When the rootstock and the plant grow together to about 15 cm, it is necessary to cut it off to prevent the grafted cuttings from growing unstable, which will cause the plant to grow poorly. Doing so can encourage the plant to grow new branches and form a new appearance.