Why does the cactus Epiphyllum oxypetalum rot and wilt in the summer?
A small tip for life: introducing the knowledge related to the rotting and wilting of Epiphyllum oxypetalum in the summer, let's understand it together.
Those who have grown Epiphyllum oxypetalum know that it is most prone to this wilted phenomenon in the summer, and it is also very prone to root rot. Surviving the summer is often a critical point for Epiphyllum oxypetalum, and it is easy to die.
In fact, it is very simple to prevent Epiphyllum oxypetalum from wilting and rotting in the summer, just a small action can easily solve the problem of surviving the summer.
Epiphyllum oxypetalum is easier to survive the summer through grafting.
The roots of Epiphyllum oxypetalum are relatively weak and will hibernate in the summer, so it is difficult to manage during this season. However, if we graft Epiphyllum oxypetalum, it is much easier to survive the summer, and there will be no wilting phenomenon.
Epiphyllum oxypetalum grafting method
Although Epiphyllum oxypetalum can be grafted at any time of the year, the best survival rate is in the spring (March and April) and autumn. Moreover, after the grafting takes root, it can immediately enter the growth stage.
There are many choices for the rootstock of Epiphyllum oxypetalum, with the three-angled cylinder, cactus, and leaf cactus being the most common. Grafting Epiphyllum oxypetalum onto a cactus is more suitable for新手 flower enthusiasts, and today we mainly introduce the method of grafting Epiphyllum oxypetalum onto a cactus.
Specific steps
First, choose a relatively robust large cactus with yellow spines as the rootstock. Before grafting, you should first control the water of the cactus.
Select a robust branch of Epiphyllum oxypetalum as the scion.
Prepare a sharp utility knife, disinfect it with alcohol, and then cut two slits on each side of the scion of Epiphyllum oxypetalum.
Then, cut a slit in the cactus and insert the scion of Epiphyllum oxypetalum into the incision, and secure it with a toothpick or clip.
After the grafting is done, place it in a shaded place, avoid rain, and do not water the wound. After半个月, it can be maintained normally.
After grafting, Epiphyllum oxypetalum will no longer wilt and rot in the summer.
This article shares the specific introduction of Epiphyllum oxypetalum rotting and wilting in the summer, for netizens to refer to and learn from.