Can dragon bone grafting really be done on Disocactus ackermannii?
The editor introduces you to the related introduction of the succulent plant Euphorbia neriifolia, can dragon bone grafting be done on Disocactus ackermannii? Let's understand together next.
Some flower enthusiasts are everywhere looking for the method of grafting Euphorbia neriifolia onto Disocactus ackermannii, and some even claim that merchants use Euphorbia neriifolia for grafting. Here we need to popularize some knowledge. Flower enthusiasts should not continue with the wrong understanding. Euphorbia neriifolia belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family, while Disocactus ackermannii belongs to the Cactaceae family. The closer the affinity between plants, the easier it is to survive after grafting. This is also why Disocactus ackermannii is easily grafted onto cacti because they both belong to the Cactaceae family.
Then some flower enthusiasts say, "I saw the 'dragon bone' grafted Disocactus ackermannii used by the merchants," but in fact, it is not Euphorbia neriifolia, but Trichocereusundatus, also known as Sanlengjian or triangular column, which is also a cactus plant. However, sometimes Euphorbia neriifolia is also called Trichocereusundatus in folk names, and there are too many local names.
By the way, here is a quote from a flower enthusiast on which is more suitable for grafting Disocactus ackermannii, cacti or Trichocereusundatus: "The key is whether the rootstock is suitable for the local climate conditions. Generally speaking, South China is more suitable for the growth of Trichocereusundatus, so it is preferred; cacti have better versatility, especially cold resistance, and can provide continuous nourishment for the scion under low-temperature conditions, which is usually preferred by northern enthusiasts."
The picture below is a Disocactus ackermannii grafted onto Trichocereusundatus:
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