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How to graft a Money Tree

Marie Schrader
2020-05-21 14:03:02
For the grafting stock of Money Tree, 2-year-old seedlings of Money Tree shall be selected, and the scion shall be 1-year-old branches on the mother tree that has already blossomed and bearing fruit. Select the strong branches and leaves, and cut them obliquely on both sides of the lower end of the bud, so that the cutting surface becomes a regular wedge. Cut the rootstock 40cm from the ground, cut it vertically and longitudinally downward in the middle of the section, and insert the scion into the gap of the rootstock.

Grafting method

Rootstock and scion

Rootstock and scion of fortune tree

The rootstock is a 2-year-old, braided, Money Tree with solid seedlings, and the scion is a strong one-year-old branch on the mother tree with flowers and fruits.

Time and method

Grafting is usually carried out in the middle of February every year, and split grafting method is adopted.

Rootstock and scion of fortune tree

Select robust branches and leaves, leave 1-2 buds, and cut one edge obliquely on both sides of the lower end of the buds, so that the cutting surface becomes a positive wedge.

The rootstock is cut off 40 cm from the ground, and cut vertically and longitudinally downward in the middle of the cross section, with the length equal to the cutting surface of the scion.

Rootstock and scion of fortune tree

Insert the scion into the cutting seam of the rootstock. It should be noted here that if the rootstock is larger than the scion, the scion can lean to one side to align the two cambium.

After the connection, a film bag shall be tied tightly with a film belt and inverted to prevent rainwater from wetting the interface. About 1 month can grow new buds at this time can remove the bag and bandage.

stock and scion of Money Tree

Maintenance after grafting

Money Tree like warm and humid environment, sunny, slightly shady environment. However, within 1-2 weeks after grafting, the air should be relatively dry and watered less, and the normal maintenance should be carried out after germination.

After growing leaves, it is better to move the plants to light for maintenance, and often spray water on the leaves to keep high humidity. Water more in growing season and less in winter.

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