8 ways to graft Christmas cactus

Christmas cactus is a flower that is deeply loved by people. It has bright colors, a long flowering period, and has a high ornamental value. There are many benefits to grafting Christmas cactus, such as making it grow more vigorously and bloom more. Here are 8 methods of grafting Christmas cactus.

1. One-word grafting method

① Choose a vigorous and thick cactus as the rootstock .

② At the top of the cactus, use a sterilized knife to cut a horizontal incision about 2-3 cm in length, and the depth should just reach the vascular bundle of the cactus.

③ Cut the bottom two sides of the Christmas cactus scion into wedges so that their shape matches the incision.

④Insert the Christmas cactus scion into the cut of the cactus, making sure the cambium of the two are aligned, and then secure it with a clip or toothpick.

2. Cross grafting

①Similarly prepare the cactus rootstock.

② Use a knife to cut a horizontal and vertical cut on the top of the cactus to form a "cross" incision.

③Process the Christmas cactus scion so that its bottom is suitable for the size of the incision.

④Insert the scion into the "X" incision and secure it after aligning it with the cambium.

3. Side traceless grafting method

① Choose a healthy cactus and select a plump, disease-free area on its side.

② Use a knife to gently cut a small incision at an appropriate depth.

③Cut the Christmas cactus scion into a suitable shape, insert it into the small opening on the side, and secure it.

4. Top scarless grafting method

① Prepare the cactus rootstock and slightly flatten its top.

②Use the tip of a knife to carefully make a small incision in the middle of the top, but don’t cut too deep.

③Sharpen the bottom of the Christmas cactus scion and insert it into the small opening, paying attention to aligning it with the cambium, and then secure it.

5. Paste method

① Flatten the top or sides of the cactus rootstock.

②The bottom of the Christmas cactus scion is also flattened.

③ Fit the bottom of the scion to the top or side of the rootstock and secure it with a clamp or other tool .

6. Lying joint method

① Cut the top of the cactus into a bevel.

②The bottom of the Christmas cactus scion is cut into a corresponding slope.

③ Make the inclined surface of the scion fit tightly against the inclined surface of the cactus and fix them.

7. Squat joint

①Prepare materials: healthy cactus rootstock, well-grown Christmas cactus scion, sharp and sterilized knives, clamps or ropes and other fixing tools.

② Process the rootstock: Choose a suitable position on the cactus rootstock, usually on the top or side, and use a knife to cut a small incision. The shape of the incision is similar to a small groove.

③Processing the scion: Select healthy branches of Christmas cactus as scion, and cut its bottom into a shape that matches the cut of the rootstock.

④ Carry out grafting: Insert the Christmas cactus scion into the cut of the cactus rootstock, making sure that the cambium of the scion and the rootstock are aligned as much as possible to improve the survival rate.

⑤ Fix the scion: Use tools such as clips, ropes or toothpicks to fix the scion on the rootstock to prevent it from falling off.

⑥Maintenance and management: After grafting, place the plant in a cool and ventilated place to avoid direct sunlight and water on the wound. After about 1-2 weeks, if the scion has not withered, it means the grafting is successful. Then gradually increase the light and carry out normal maintenance.

8. Leather connection

① Prepare tools and plants: prepare sharp and sterilized knives, choose healthy cacti as rootstocks, and select strong, disease-free and insect-free Christmas cactus branches as scion.

② Process the rootstock: Use a knife to make a vertical cut at the appropriate position of the cactus rootstock. The depth should reach the cambium layer, and the length is determined by the size of the scion.

③Handling the scion: Peel off a part of the lower epidermis of the Christmas cactus scion to expose the cambium.

④ Carry out grafting: Insert the cut Christmas cactus scion into the cut of the cactus rootstock, so that the cambium of the scion and the rootstock fit tightly.

⑤Fixation and maintenance: Use clips, ropes or tape to fix the scion to the rootstock to prevent it from loosening. Then place the grafted plant in a cool and ventilated place, avoid direct sunlight and water, and wait for the interface to heal. Generally, you can judge whether it has survived after 2-3 weeks. After the grafting is completed, the plant should be placed in a cool and ventilated place to avoid direct sunlight and water on the wound. After a period of time, if the scion survives and begins to grow, it means that the grafting is successful.

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