How to graft osmanthus
If you want to learn how to graft osmanthus and the small tips for proper grafting and maintenance of green plants, the following is a detailed introduction for you.
Osmanthus has a very high reputation in China, especially in the northern regions where there are many osmanthus gardens specifically for the research and cultivation of osmanthus. Common osmanthus can be used as potted plants for ornamental purposes, while osmanthus盆景 (miniature landscapes) can be used for decoration. There are many types of osmanthus, which inherently have high economic value. It is often said that traditional plants are not valuable, but that is because you haven't encountered high-quality osmanthus.
Common osmanthus does not have much ornamental value and is only suitable for potted plants, placed in the courtyard or on the terrace. During the blooming season, one can enjoy the fragrance of the flowers. Of course, if maintained for a sufficiently long time, over several decades, osmanthus can grow into large trees and can also be sold at a high price. There are fewer osmanthus trees in the north, with large osmanthus mainly distributed in the southern regions of China.
The southern climate is suitable for plant growth, and most plants can grow very tall. In the south, osmanthus can even be planted directly in the ground, which is not possible in the north due to the risk of freezing in winter. Both large and small osmanthus are quite popular in the market.
The only way to increase the economic value of osmanthus is to graft it. The original straight trunk of osmanthus does not have much ornamental value, but through grafting, its ornamental and economic value can be enhanced.
How to graft osmanthus
So, how should osmanthus be grafted?
There are usually two methods of grafting osmanthus. For osmanthus盆景 (miniature landscapes), "close grafting" is often used, while for ornamental osmanthus, "bud grafting" is more common. These two methods have different effects and result in different types of osmanthus. Due to the differences in grafting methods, the final appearance of the osmanthus can also be completely different.
The various osmanthus miniature landscapes seen in the market are usually grafted using close grafting, where the mature osmanthus tree is grafted onto a mature tree of the similar species. Close grafting has a high survival rate and results in good condition osmanthus with high economic value. However, it takes a relatively long time, approximately a whole year from grafting to the later stages.
Bud grafting is mostly used for common osmanthus. The bud of the osmanthus is grafted using a cut method, where the outer bark of the similar species is cut open to allow the osmanthus bud to come into contact with the wood of the species. The grafting membrane is then wrapped around it. It usually takes only about a month for the bud to survive, and after about a year of maintenance, it can be sold in the market.
The survival rate of grafted osmanthus is very high, and regardless of the method used, osmanthus can be easily grafted to survive. The only thing to note is the season for grafting, which should be chosen around Qingming Festival every year, within about ten days. The climate is suitable, and spring is also the growing season for osmanthus, making the success rate of wound healing higher after grafting.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to how to graft osmanthus and the tips for proper grafting from Green Enthusiast Network [www.lvzhimi.com], hoping to bring some relevant knowledge about green plants to green enthusiasts.