What is the best plant to graft orchid cacti on
Do you know this? Information about what is the best plant to graft orchid cacti on and the grafting techniques related to orchid cacti in the field of flowers is introduced as follows:
Many people grow orchid cacti at home for their ornamental value, but for better aesthetics, they can be grafted onto other plants. Many people may not know that grafting onto a cactus is the best choice. Therefore, for those friends who don't know how to graft, the editor can teach you the grafting method of orchid cacti, which will allow you to learn quickly.
【One, What is the best plant to graft orchid cacti on】
Orchid cacti are best grafted onto cacti, which not only makes them look more beautiful but also increases the chances of survival. apart from that, grafting onto rootstocks is also a good choice. This is because they have tall stems, good shapes, strong main stems, and great support, allowing the grafted orchid cacti to hang downward freely for viewing. Therefore, you can select robust, unharmed, neat, and beautiful sections of Disocactus or Aporocactus (like Opuntia) 1-2 nodes a year in advance for propagation, with one plant per pot.
【Two, The best time to graft orchid cacti is in spring and autumn】
The weather in spring and autumn is not extreme, making it suitable for grafting. It can be grafted at temperatures between 10-30°C. However, if the temperature is too high, the grafting joint and cut surface are prone to drying out or rotting; if the temperature is too low, healing is difficult, and the survival rate is low. The specific grafting period is preferably warm and sunny days from Qingming to Guyu and Hanlu to Lichun.
Therefore, when grafting orchid cacti, you must pay attention to climatic conditions, or it is easy to lead to their death. So, if you want to graft them well, not only do you need to choose the right time in advance but also understand the grafting methods of orchid cacti before proceeding to the next step of grafting. Thus, grafting is not as difficult as people imagine; just follow the method.
【Three, The grafting methods and steps of orchid cacti】
<1. Make an incision on the cactus>
Firstly, choose the position to graft the orchid cacti, and then make a small cut on the cactus with a knife. However, pay attention to the size and depth, which should be similar to the orchid cacti leaves to avoid an unattractive appearance.
<2. Peel the orchid cacti leaves>
Peel the leaves of the orchid cacti to be grafted, removing about one centimeter from the bottom. Make sure to use a sharp knife and form a楔形 cut in one step. Special note: The part of the leaf above should be cut thin, and the bottom part should be cut a bit more thickly, as a thick bottom part will not be easy to insert.
<3. Insert the orchid cacti into the cut made on the cactus>
Insert the processed orchid cacti leaf into the cut made on the cactus, gently pry the cut open with a knife, and push the orchid cacti into it. Make sure to push it in tightly. After inserting, some sap will ooze out, which is just right and provides protection. Do not wipe it off.
<4. Secure with toothpicks and plastic绳>