How to graft a蟹爪兰 (Disocactus Ackermannii)
Today, let's delve into the detailed introduction of how to graft蟹爪兰 and the related information about the timing and methods for grafting green plants. Follow the editor to check out the specifics!
Everyone should be familiar with蟹爪兰, as many people keep it at home. However, most蟹爪兰 are potted, and those directly planted in flowerpots are often not well-maintained. Many people choose to graft their own蟹爪兰 or buy grafted ones. So, can we graft蟹爪lan in summer, and what should be the best time for grafting?
Firstly, when grafting蟹爪lan, we generally choose rootstocks with well-developed roots. These rootstocks, which are known to us, include the branches of triangle cacti, pitaya, cacti, leaf cacti, and green leaves. These plants may enter dormancy or even freeze when the temperature is low, but they grow when the temperature is high. That is, as long as the temperature is above 15 degrees Celsius, they will grow normally, and even at 40 degrees Celsius, these rootstocks can still grow. Therefore, we can graft at any time as long as the rootstock is growing.
But in summer,蟹爪lan stops growing. Can we still graft? Of course, as long as we graft in summer and the rootstock can grow, it will heal quickly after grafting. Once healed, it will supply nutrients to the grafted蟹爪lan, allowing its leaves to recover quickly and become plump. Even at high temperatures,蟹爪lan can still grow slowly in summer and is less likely to encounter problems, as it relies on the root system of the rootstock. Thus, as long as the temperature is above 15 degrees Celsius, you can graft蟹爪lan at any time.
However, it's best not to graft in autumn, as this is the flowering period of蟹爪lan. If you graft during this time, it will take time to heal, and the healing process may not be ideal. If it survives, it will continue to bloom because autumn is its flowering season. If the cambium layers do not fit well after grafting in autumn, it will lead to excessive nutrient consumption during flowering, causing the grafted scion to become weak or even die after flowering. Generally, you can graft at any time during the spring and summer when the temperature is high. After the grafting is healed, it can also grow in summer. By autumn, it will enter a period of rapid leaf growth, and it will start to bloom gradually after about a month. This way, the survival rate of the graft is high, and it is less likely to encounter problems. Have you learned?
The above is a specific introduction to how to graft蟹爪lan and the timing and methods for grafting. I hope you all enjoy it!