What kind of tree is the dendritic rose grafted onto?
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What kind of tree is the dendritic rose grafted onto?
Those who enjoy grafting dendritic roses but are not familiar with the process should definitely take a look. Of course, this grafting method is also suitable for other fruit trees!
Tools needed: A sharp knife, grafting tape (plastic wrap), and plastic bags (for moisture retention)
Rootstock
First, prepare a grafting stake. I prefer wild rose stakes, which are strong-growing and have good resistance and high survival rates! If you don't have rose stakes, you can buy them online. Rootless grafting is also easy to survive!
The rose stake shown here is an ideal one that I recently found. It has a slightly thicker bark. Before grafting, we need to first determine where the cambium layer is located, which is where the bark and the wood meet (the part indicated by the knife tip). This is the key to successful grafting. After the grafting is done, callus will form there, allowing the scion and rootstock to merge.
Scion
Select a few one-year-old branches with full buds, not too old or too weak, and free of diseases and pests. It is best to use micro roses or other shrub roses, which bloom frequently with a large number of flowers and are easy to achieve good results.
Grafting Time
The ideal temperature for grafting is around 10 to 20 degrees Celsius, usually in spring, early summer, and September or October. Spring and autumn are the best, as the weather is cooler, and summer is also good with high humidity and survival rates.
Here are the detailed grafting steps:
1. Flatten the cut surface of the rootstock to clearly see the cambium layer, which helps with healing. Make a cut on the upper side of the rootstock, preferably at the cambium layer, with the width determined by the size of the scion, usually 0.5 cm, and 2-3 cm long.
2. Shape the scion. Use a sharp knife to make two cuts near the bud, with the side facing the rootstock shaped as shown in the figure below
The outer part should be shaped as shown in the figure below (the length of the cut surface should be 0.5 cm longer than that of the rootstock)
This figure shows the scion with both sides cut smoothly (note: the cut surface should be as smooth as possible, with one stroke, without any burrs)
3. Insert the scion into the rootstock cut, leaving a little white space on the side facing the rootstock. This space is for better healing, as shown in the figure below
4. After inserting the scion, start wrapping it with grafting tape, sealing the grafting joint completely to lock in moisture. However, the wrapping should not be too thick, as it may affect future sprouting and growth.
5. The last step is to cover the grafted area with a plastic bag to retain moisture. Spray a little water inside the bag, but make sure the wound does not get wet, otherwise, the joint will rot.
That's it, the grafting is done! Place it in a semi-shaded area. In a few days, pay attention to the scion. If the buds start to sprout and look red, the grafting is basically successful. However, don't remove the bag all at once. First, make a small hole the size of a thumb, and after two days, make the hole a bit bigger, allowing it to gradually adapt to the outside environment. After another two days, you can remove the bag.
This is roughly how the grafting process goes. Alright, everyone, give it a try!
The introduction provided above about what kind of tree the dendritic rose is grafted onto is hoped to bring some knowledge about flowers to flower enthusiasts.