Understand the grafting principle of crape myrtle stumps bonsai, choose the right scion and rootstock, prepare work before grafting, grafting steps, maintenance of crape myrtle stumps bonsai after grafting, with its beautiful posture and rich cultural connotation, has become a favorite in home decoration, and grafting is an important skill in creating a unique crape myrtle stumps bonsai. This article will introduce in detail how to graft crape myrtle stumps bonsai and help you easily create a pot of art at home. Understand the grafting principle of crape myrtle tree stump bonsai The grafting of crape myrtle tree stump bonsai is mainly done by joining two different plants together to allow them to grow together to achieve the purpose of mutual promotion and beautification of the bonsai. The key to successful grafting lies in selecting the right Scion and rootstocks, as well as mastering the correct grafting techniques. Choose the right scion and rootstock 1. Scion: Select the branches of Lagerstrope myrtle that grow vigorously and are free from pests and diseases as the scion. It is best to choose branches with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm.
2. Rootstock: Select healthy and well-growing crape myrtle stumps as rootstock. The diameter of the rootstock is generally 1-2 cm. Preparations before grafting 1. Prepare grafting tools: grafting knife, grafting tape, disinfectant, etc.
2. Clean the scion and rootstock: Use disinfectant to clean the wounds of the scion and rootstock to prevent the invasion of bacteria.
3. Handle the scion and rootstock: Cut the wounds of the scion and rootstock into slopes for better fit. Grafting step 1. Cutting the rootstock: Select an appropriate position on the rootstock, and use a grafting knife to cut an oblique incision to a depth of about 1/3 of the diameter of the rootstock.
2. Insert the scion: Insert the processed scion into the oblique mouth of the rootstock to make the two closely combine.
3. Fixation: Use grafting tape to fix the scion and rootstock together to ensure that the scion will not move.
4. Wrap: Wrap the interface between the scion and the rootstock tightly with grafting tape to prevent water from evaporating. Maintenance after grafting 1. Watering: Watering in time after grafting to keep the soil moist, which is conducive to the healing of the scion and rootstock.
2. Lighting: Place the grafted crape myrtle stump bonsai in a place with sufficient scattered light to avoid direct sunlight.
3. Temperature: Keep the room temperature between 20-25℃, which is conducive to the growth of scion and rootstocks.
4. Pest and insect pest control: Regularly inspect the grafted crape myrtle stump bonsai, and treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner.
Through the above steps, you can successfully graft the crape myrtle tree stump bonsai. It should be noted that you must operate carefully during the grafting process and master the grafting technology well. Maintenance after grafting is also very important. Only by doing these well can you make your crape myrtle tree stump bonsai thrive and become a beautiful scenery at home.