How to care for grafted Disocactus cacti
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Well-cared-for Disocactus cacti grow particularly vigorously and are very beautiful when flowering, making them very popular. Therefore, many people keep them at home. Believers in caring for Disocactus cacti have likely heard of grafting them, as grafting is very necessary. However, many people don't know how to do it. Today, I'd like to share my own method of grafting Disocactus cacti.
1. Preparations before grafting
Before grafting Disocactus cacti, some preparations need to be made. First, prepare a knife and disinfect it, then set it aside for later use. Prepare the cactus needed for grafting, preferably one that is over a year old, robust, and free from diseases and pests. Then, select a section of a vigorous Disocactus stem. If there is any dust on the selected cactus and Disocactus, wipe it off.
2. Cutting the scion
Before grafting, the selected scion should be cut. Generally, one to two sections are chosen, and a small part of the root area is removed. When cutting the scion, it is usually cut to a length of 0.8 to 1.2 centimeters, and both sides should be cut as evenly as possible.
3. Grafting
Grafting can be divided into two methods: vertical grafting and horizontal grafting.
Vertical grafting: When using vertical grafting, a V-shaped incision is made on the cactus, not too deep, about 1.5 centimeters. Then, the prepared Disocactus scion is inserted into the V-shaped incision, making sure to insert it as close to the bottom as possible. The scion is then secured with a cactus spine, taking care not to insert the spine too deep to avoid damaging the central vein of the scion.
How to care for grafted Disocactus cacti
Horizontal grafting method:
For horizontal grafting, a sterilized knife is used to make a horizontal cut at the top of the cactus. Then, using a duckbill-shaped knife or any other sharp object, a 1.5-centimeter deep incision is made below the vascular bundle of the flat cut surface of the cactus. The width is determined by the width of the Disocactus scion to be grafted, not too wide or too narrow. The scion is then inserted into the incision, trying to reach the bottom, and secured with a cactus spine.
After grafting, proper care should be taken. Generally, within a week, the grafted joint should not be exposed to water, as this may cause the graft to fail.
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