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How to graft Christmas Cactus with ruler

Skyler White
2020-07-28 11:11:24
The Christmas Cactus has a very high ornamental plant. In order to make the Christmas Cactus grow better, the modern flower technology generally uses the grafting way to cultivate. The two species belong to the same family, and they are also one of the best grafted plants. So, today, let's learn the method of their grafting.

Grafting steps and methods

Material preparation

Before grafting, we need to prepare the raw materials, including several rootstocks (robust ruler), several crab claws (leaves with good quality), several pins (instead of toothpicks), a blade, a candle, and disinfectant.

Incision

First, wash and disinfect the blade with alcohol, then take out the prepared ruler, cut a knife across the upper part of the ruler, and then make a cut with a depth of about 1cm or more on the cross section (V-shaped); then take out the Christmas Cactus that you want to graft, associate the mortise and tenon technology, and cut the bottom of the blade into V-shaped, which can fit the ruler Interface..

Grafting

Insert the cut Christmas Cactus into the cut of the rootstock at the fastest speed. At this time, find a pin and bind them. Then light the candle (it is suggested that the novice light the candle in advance) and drop the wax liquid. Seal the cut and complete the grafting

Repeat

Repeat the above process, continue grafting on the side of the ruler, and with the passage of time, you will grow a dense Christmas Cactus pot.

incision

Grafting considerations

Habit notice

The newly grafted Christmas Cactus is very fragile. It needs to be temporarily kept away from the direct sunlight and placed in a cool environment to grow. In addition, keep the soil and the environment of new plants moist enough. When watering, avoid the section and prevent infection.

Manage attention

After three days, unbound the spikelet interface, five days later unbound the big spike, and then move it to the sunshine to supplement nutrients. Second, do a good job in the timely treatment of weeds and pests.

Precaution

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