The simplest method for grafting Disocactus
Introduction: This article shares the simplest method for grafting Disocactus and the related experience of grafting skills for growing Disocactus, let's learn about it together.
Well-maintained Disocactus will grow particularly vigorously and are very beautiful when flowering, making them very popular. Therefore, many people keep them at home. Friends who grow Disocactus have probably heard of grafting it, which is very necessary. However, many people don't know how to do it. Today, I will share my own method of grafting Disocactus with you.
1. Preparations before grafting
Preparations should be made before grafting Disocactus. 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, strong, and free of diseases and pests. Then select a vigorous stem section of Disocactus. If there is dust on the selected cactus and Disocactus, wipe it clean.
2. Cutting the scion
Before grafting, the selected scion should be cut. Generally, one or two sections are chosen, and a small part of the root is removed. When cutting the scion, it is usually cut to about 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 flat grafting.
For vertical grafting, a V-shaped incision is made on the cactus, not too deep, about 1.5 centimeters. Then, insert the prepared Disocactus scion into the V-shaped incision, making sure to insert it as close to the bottom as possible. Use the cactus thorns to secure the Disocactus scion, taking care not to insert the thorns too deep to avoid damaging the central vein of the scion.
The simplest method for grafting Disocactus
Flat grafting method
For flat grafting, a disinfected knife is used to make a horizontal cut at the top of the cactus to be grafted. Then, using a duckbill-shaped knife or other sharp object, insert it about 1.5 centimeters deep under the vascular bundles of the cactus's horizontal cut, with the width determined by the width of the Disocactus scion to be grafted, not too wide or too narrow. Insert the Disocactus scion into the cut, trying to insert it to the bottom, and secure it with the cactus thorns.
After grafting, proper care should be taken. For about a week, make sure the grafted joint is not exposed to water, as this may cause the graft to fail.
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