Let me introduce the reasons why Disocactus argcuatus needs to be grafted and the benefits of grafting this plant in the greenery and floriculture sector, which will definitely help you. Let's learn about it together!
Disocactus argcuatus is a very familiar flower to everyone and is also very popular in China. In the northern regions, many people keep this plant at home. Most plants have a hard time surviving the cold winter, and according to statistics, 80% of plant species in China are very susceptible to frost. When the temperature drops to below 5 degrees Celsius, the leaves of the plants will turn yellow, and some may even be frozen to death. Disocactus argcuatus is different; it is relatively frost-resistant.
In the northern regions, it is most suitable to raise some frost-resistant plants. At least in autumn and winter, the plants will not be frozen to death due to the drop in temperature. The two most common flowers raised in the north are longevity flowers and Disocactus argcuatus. These two plants are also very popular in the north and can be seen in the flower market all year round.
Ordinary Disocactus argcuatus is only maintained by leaf insertion, and it can grow very large after being cared for at home for three to five years. It can also produce a large number of petals during the flowering period. In fact, there are other ways to care for Disocactus argcuatus. By grafting, Disocactus argcuatus, which belongs to the cactus family, can be grafted with plants of the same family type.
The most common rootstock for grafting Disocactus argcuatus is cactus and Yexian. Using cactus as the rootstock can provide abundant nutrients for Disocactus argcuatus, promote branching growth, and achieve a blooming state. At the same time, Disocactus argcuatus can also be grafted with Yexian, which grows taller, has stronger roots, and a stronger absorption capacity, allowing for layered grafting of Disocactus argcuatus.
Why Does Disocactus argcuatus Need Grafting?
What are the benefits of grafting Disocactus argcuatus? Why is it necessary to graft it?
There are two benefits:
Firstly, it promotes the growth of Disocactus argcuatus leaves and increases the number of flowers. Based on the existing foundation, it can make Disocactus argcuatus produce more petals, enhancing its ornamental value. The market value of Disocactus argcuatus will also increase. Grafting can also significantly extend the flowering period, increasing the number of flowers and extending the flowering period for a long time.
Secondly, it is to accelerate the propagation of high-quality varieties of Disocactus argcuatus. The growth of Disocactus argcuatus relies on leaf division and then propagation through leaf cutting. For some high-quality varieties of Disocactus argcuatus, such as those imported from the Netherlands, the United States, and Japan, in order to make them grow and propagate faster, grafting is used, utilizing the root system of the rootstock to enhance absorption capacity and promote leaf division.
For the Disocactus argcuatus we grow at home, the purpose is not to propagate and sell but to make it grow and bloom better, enhancing its ornamental value. By using grafting, we can achieve ornamental value. The original Disocactus argcuatus could only produce one flower, but after grafting, it can produce 3 to 5 flowers at the same time, greatly increasing the number of flowers.
The absorption capacity of the grafted rootstock is stronger than that of the original Disocactus argcuatus, so only by grafting can the ornamental value of the plant be improved.
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