Banyan tree, as a highly ornamental plant, is deeply loved by a large number of horticulture enthusiasts. The growth rate of banyan trees is relatively slow. How to accelerate its growth and improve its shape through grafting technology has become a concern for many banyan tree enthusiasts. This article will introduce you to the grafting methods of banyan trees in detail, helping you master this horticultural skill easily.
Preparation before grafting1. Choose the right banyan tree variety: First of all, choose a banyan tree variety suitable for grafting before grafting, preferably a variety with fast growth, strong adaptability, and high grafting survival rate.
2. Prepare grafting tools: Grafting tools include grafting knives, scissors, grafting film, binding tape, etc., and ensure that the grafting knife is sharp and the scissors are clean to avoid causing damage to the tree during the grafting process.
3. Choose the right time for grafting: The best time for banyan tree grafting is usually in spring and autumn, when the temperature is suitable, which is conducive to grafting survival.
Grafting method1. Cutting: Use a grafting knife to cut oblique surfaces on both the scion and the rootstock, with the length of the oblique surface being about 3-5 centimeters and the angle of the oblique surface preferably at 45 degrees to increase the grafting area and improve the survival rate.
2. Joining: Fit the oblique surface of the scion closely with the oblique surface of the rootstock to ensure that the gap between them is as small as possible, and wrap the joint with grafting film to prevent moisture evaporation.
3. Binding: Use binding tape to tightly bind the scion and rootstock together to ensure that the joint is secure, but be careful not to bind too tightly to avoid affecting grafting survival.
4. Pruning: After grafting, prune the top of the rootstock to retain the scion part. When pruning, try to retain the branches and leaves of the scion to facilitate its growth.
5. Management: After grafting, water in time to keep the soil moist and check the grafting site regularly to ensure that the scion and rootstock heal well.
Precautions1. Before grafting, ensure that the growth of the scion and rootstock is good, without diseases and insect pests.
2. During the grafting process, pay attention to the operation method to avoid causing damage to the tree.
3. After grafting, strengthen management to ensure grafting survival.
4. After successful grafting, adjust the tree shape according to needs, prune branches and leaves to maintain a good ornamental effect.
Mastering the grafting method of banyan trees can not only accelerate its growth rate but also improve its shape, making your banyan tree look new again. I hope this article can provide you with useful references and wish you a smooth journey in the road of banyan tree grafting.