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Grafting technology of bougainvillea

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-07-02 19:19:12
The same kind of purple flowers should be used as rootstock for grafting. Cut and level the trunk of the rootstock, then leave a 2-3cm gap in the middle. Scion uses the healthy branches of the year, leaves and 2-3 buds. Cut the bottom into wedges, about 3cm long. Insert the bottom of the scion into the opening, bind it with adhesive tape, cover the bag after spraying water, and then wrap the newspaper to avoid direct sunlight, and wait for survival.

I. stock selection

The common rootstock of Bougainvillea is the same kind of purple flowers. It is required to grow well without diseases and pests. Other flowers as rootstock, survival will be difficult, and the same species grafting is more conducive to its growth.

2. Scion treatment

The scion should choose the healthy and strong branches, and use the new branches that were born in the same year, not the old branches and the long branches. Leave leaves and 2-3 buds on branches. The cuttings should not be placed for a long time. It can be preserved in clear water for a short time, but not more than two days.

III. grafting

Cut the tree stem of the rootstock, cut the cut flat, and cut it lengthwise in the middle, leaving a notch about 2-3cm deep. Remove the leaves at the lower part of the scion, and then cut the bottom into wedges with a length of about 3cm. Insert the base of the scion into the notch of the Rootstock to make the surface of the two wounds fit together. A part of the scion wound should be exposed, which is more conducive to healing.

Bougainvillea

4. Dressing and healing

Use adhesive tape to fasten the joint. The wound must be completely covered to avoid infection of bacteria and disease. After wrapping, it can be covered with plastic bags, which can effectively moisturize. It can also be wrapped in newspaper to avoid direct sunlight. Generally two weeks later can survive, a month later to take off the tape, normal maintenance.

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