How to Graft Chrysanthemums
The editor will share some small experiences in green plant maintenance on how to graft chrysanthemums with everyone. If there are any mistakes, please feel free to correct them!
How to Graft Chrysanthemums
Generally, people who do not cultivate flowers do not know that chrysanthemums can be grafted. There are many advantages to grafting chrysanthemums. In addition to being more beautiful, there is the ability to change the height of the chrysanthemum plant, which is convenient for shaping. Some rootstock plants are tough and do not fall off easily. Some grafted plants have more flowers, increasing the number of flowers. Thus, people have started to graft chrysanthemums. We will continue to learn how to graft chrysanthemums specifically.
Scion Preparation
We can choose oilseed rape as the rootstock, or other chrysanthemum varieties and plants of the same family and genus. The scion is the chrysanthemum variety to be grafted. Before grafting, both the rootstock and scion should be watered to ensure moisture content and promote growth. Also, prepare a wet and clean plastic bag for packaging. Before grafting, spray water to keep it moist, and graft after the moisture dries. The grafting knife should be disinfected.
Grafting Surgery
Use the cleft grafting method, selecting scions with a top shoot length of 4-6 cm. There must be two leaves. Remove all the lower leaves. Then cut the scion from the bottom, and cut the back of the scion. It is about 1.5 inches long. Both sides are the same. Then place the scion on your lips without touching saliva. Avoid contact with air. Cut the top of the rootstock, cutting in the middle of the node, 2 cm longer than the scion, and insert the scion, ensuring that all the surfaces are not exposed. Then tie it up with a plastic strip, making sure no wounds are exposed. Put on a plastic bag and tie it tightly.
Post-Grafting Management
Survival after grafting is not certain, even the best master cannot guarantee a 100% survival rate. Therefore, post-grafting management and maintenance are very important. For example, keeping the grafted plants moist and shaded. After grafting, set up shade nets or other objects. Some potted plants can be placed near windows indoors after grafting. Then water frequently to keep them moist, not dry. After a week, the shading net can be gradually removed. Spray water daily to maintain moisture. Gradually ventilate the plastic bag and finally remove it completely.
Precautions
Pay attention to check the survival status. If the scion withers, it can be repaired. If the scion turns green and grows normally, the protection can be removed. Because the joints cannot be in the same position, they are not easy to survive. The scion should be selected from branches that are less dense and easier to survive. The rootstock should not be blocked by wood, or they will not survive. Perform the operation quickly with one cut to ensure a smooth cut.
Actually, grafting chrysanthemums is not difficult. It is easy to survive before the branches become woody, so we should choose the right time. Survival after grafting also depends on post-grafting management. Some details need to be paid attention to during grafting. The grafting should be flat, stable, and quick.
The above is the detailed content on how to graft chrysanthemums, hoping it can be helpful to you!