The time of grafting rose is usually in autumn. The climate is warm and dry at the same time. Grafting is most afraid of the rainy season, so we should choose sunny days. Generally in the early morning or evening grafting, more conducive to wound healing, can make it thrive.
1. Scion treatment: select a robust rose plant without diseases and insect pests, and cut a branch at the base. Remove the lower leaves and keep only the upper ones. The bottom should be cut into a slant so that it has enough area to fit the stock.
2. Rootstock treatment: the requirement for the woody fragrance is not high, so it has strong vitality growing in the field. Remove its lateral branches and leaves and keep only the trunk. Cut the trunk flat, and cut it lengthwise at the joint of bark and xylem. Don't cut too deep to avoid infection with bacteria.
3. Grafting: insert the scion into the cut of rootstock, and the bevel at the bottom and xylem should fit together. Then tie it with rope and cover it with plastic film. Be sure to cover the incision completely to prevent infection of bacteria, leading to graft failure.
