嫁接制作小叶榕树盆景
For those concerned netizens, this article provides a detailed explanation of the green planting content for the grafting of Ficus microcarpa bonsai. Let's introduce it with the following article by the editor.
【Significance】
Ordinary banyan trees have a unique "three beauties," namely, the beauty of aerial roots, the beauty of root tendrils, and the beauty of block roots. However, the leaves are large, and the distance between leaves is 2.4 centimeters, making the canopy loose. Choosing Ficus microcarpa as a scion for grafting can change these defects and form a small banyan stump bonsai.
【Stock Culture and Scion Selection】
Ficus ginseng is propagated by seeding, and it can grow thick block roots at the base after three years, from which aerial lateral roots can grow. Ordinary banyan trees are propagated by layering or cutting, and it usually takes more than 5 years to cultivate old stumps. You can also dig up naturally grown old root stumps and prune them one year before grafting to make the root stumps grow vigorous branches. Small branches should be thinned out, and after one year of cultivation, grafting can be done. The scions are from Ficus elastica, Ficus benjamina, and newly introduced American banyan.
【Grafting Method and Management】
Grafting is done in early spring when the buds begin to grow. To ensure the grafting joint is at the base of the branch, a multi-head abdominal grafting method can be used. The scion should have 1 to 2 leaves and lateral buds, and after inserting it into the stock, it is bundled with a plastic strip. One head is grafted per branch, and generally, a three-year-old Ficus ginseng can have 3 to 5 heads grafted. After grafting, the stock should be pruned, leaving a 20-centimeter-long branch above the grafting joint, and leaves should be retained while the tender shoots should be cut off.
After grafting, cover the pot with a plastic bag to maintain humidity, and keep the temperature around 25℃. Seven days after grafting, make a small opening in the plastic bag for proper ventilation. After 15 days, the plastic bag can be removed. When the scion shows significant growth, the stock above the grafting joint should be cut off, the binding should be released, and then new plastic strips should be tied. The plastic strips should be tied loosely because they can maintain moisture, promote the growth of callus tissue, make the wound smooth without dead tissue, and enhance the ornamental value of the bonsai.
The above information provides a detailed explanation of the grafting process of Ficus microcarpa bonsai, for your reference and suggestion only!