How to graft osmanthus on a white wax盆景
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Osmanthus盆jing fragrant in the north
In the north, it is difficult to create and cultivate medium to large-sized osmanthus盆jing, but in recent years, the osmanthus盆jing grafted with white wax tree stumps by Zhang Yongchen, a flower farmer from Xingshu Garden in Changli County, Hebei Province, has become very popular among盆jing enthusiasts. Although white wax trees and osmanthus belong to different genera, they are in the same family and can be used to create medium to large-sized osmanthus盆jing through grafting. The method of grafting osmanthus on white wax盆jing is now introduced for reference by enthusiasts.
I. Selection and Cultivation of White Wax Material
White wax trees belong to the Oleaceae family and the white wax tree genus, are deciduous trees, and are widely planted in China. They prefer sunlight but can tolerate some shade. They can be propagated by seeding, cutting, dividing, or layering. White wax trees have strong germination ability, high survival rate, and fast growth, making them good materials for grafting osmanthus盆jing. You can use discarded white wax tree stumps or purchase suitable white wax tree stumps from nurseries for cultivation and shaping before grafting osmanthus.
The selection of white wax桩坯 material is the same as that of other盆jing桩坯 materials, choosing桩坯 with good posture and vigorous growth suitable for making盆jing. After digging the桩坯, cut off the large roots, retain the fibrous roots, and leave the necessary branches according to the requirements of the盆jing shape. Remove excess branches and, depending on the condition of the桩坯, plant it in the ground for 1 to 2 years before potting and grafting. If the root system of the桩坯 is good, the branches are of appropriate thickness and length, it can be potted and grafted in the same year of digging. The digging and potting time should be after the initial winter defoliation and before the white wax and osmanthus sap flow in spring.
II. Grafting
Grafting methods include approach grafting and cleft grafting. In the North China region, approach grafting can be done from May to August, with the best time being before the start of the dog days to the end of the dog days. It can be done outdoors, usually taking about two months to succeed. Cleft grafting is done in late March when the white wax and osmanthus begin to germinate. After grafting, place the grafted plants in a sunlit greenhouse to prevent wind from causing water loss. After grafting, the white wax tree stumps will sprout new buds, which should be cut off in time to prevent nutrient loss. If the scion dies, cut off the dead scion promptly and cultivate new white wax branches, which can then be grafted again. The cleft grafting method has a higher survival rate and better growth than approach grafting. The osmanthus scion should be selected from varieties with short branches and close leaf spacing to make the osmanthus branches compact. If long leaf spacing osmanthus branches are used, trim the tips after the graft has taken and grown a certain number of branches to control the height.
III. Maintenance Management
The habits of white wax and osmanthus are different, so both should be taken into account during maintenance management, especially winter management, as any oversight can lead to failure. The main issues in winter management are ensuring temperature and wind protection. Osmanthus盆jing grafted with white wax should be placed in a sunny greenhouse with a temperature not lower than 0℃ in winter to prevent frost damage and wind. However, the temperature should not be too high, as this will prevent the white wax tree stumps and osmanthus branches from getting enough rest. The time to take the plants out of the greenhouse in spring should not be too early, as early wind and dry air can affect the osmanthus branches, especially the grafting joints. A progressive approach can be used to open the greenhouse until it is fully opened.
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