How to cultivate grafted osmanthus trees that bloom throughout the year
Let me introduce to you how to cultivate grafted osmanthus trees that bloom throughout the year, as well as the best timing and methods for grafting osmanthus trees. Keep reading!
Osmanthus trees are usually maintained through grafting, and the most common grafting method is the weeping willow graft. Its root system is well-developed and highly compatible with osmanthus trees, allowing for quick survival after grafting. Moreover, they grow very fast and have a strong blooming performance.
Generally, the top bark grafting method is used for grafting osmanthus trees, as it is easy to survive and operate. You just need to align one side of the bark, resulting in a high survival rate. Last spring, I made a video on grafting and managed to successfully graft many trees. Some gardening friends may experience a situation where new buds stop growing after a period of time following grafting, although the buds sprout very quickly. This is usually because you haven't paid attention to the following points after grafting.
After grafting, osmanthus trees grow new buds very quickly, sometimes within a week. However, this does not mean that the wounds have completely healed. The branches we graft are fresh, and the grafting is done in spring when the germination speed is very fast. The fresh branches contain nutrients, so it's normal for them to grow new buds for a period. This does not mean that the grafting has completely taken. Therefore, it's normal for the buds to stop growing after a while. You just need to keep the moisture normal, take good care of it, and let it heal quickly. As long as the branches are not dried out and the buds are not blackened, it proves that they can still survive.
Also, after grafting, it's best to keep the top of the osmanthus tree moist by bagging it. Otherwise, if it's placed in a well-ventilated area with slightly abundant sunlight, the branches can easily lose water and wilt.
How to cultivate grafted osmanthus trees that bloom throughout the year
Another thing is that the rootstock we use for grafting is the weeping willow, and its main stem base will continuously produce buds. We should remove these buds immediately when they appear, not waiting for them to grow large. Once these buds appear, they will prevent the grafted branches from growing, as the buds and the stem are on the same layer and are integrated. You should remove these buds in time, as the branches haven't completely healed yet. Generally, the buds will grow very fast within half a month to a month. Then, we can pinch the top to promote branching and allow it to produce more branches.
Utilizing someone else's root system for growth, the branches will grow very fast, resulting in a large number of flowers and an easy-to-shape, attractive form. I suggest checking your plants every day, removing any new buds as they appear, and only keeping the buds on the scion. Once the buds on the scion start growing, you can keep them. This way, all the nutrients will be supplied to the scion, allowing for quick healing and growth.
Actually, grafting osmanthus trees is very simple; the key is the healing process after a successful graft. Remove the buds on the rootstock in time and don't keep them. Make sure the potting soil doesn't lack moisture, place it in a well-ventilated area, and do some moisture-retaining work on the grafted scion. It's that simple.
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