Its grafting is best at the end of spring or the beginning of autumn. The specific time is from May to June and from September to October. At this time, the climate and humidity are very favorable for successful grafting.
Crab claw orchid is a plant belonging to Cactaceae, so grafting cactus as rootstock is the most appropriate, especially the Yellow prickly cactus, the survival rate is very high.
At the top of the cactus, cut it crosswise with a sterilized knife. Pay attention to that the knife must be disinfected to avoid infection. Make a small opening with a blade at the place of the cambium. The size of the small opening should be similar to that of the scion of Christmas Cactus. Then cut the bottom of the scion to reveal the white part. After cutting, insert into the small opening of the formation layer and fix it with a clamp.
After grafting, it should be maintained in a well ventilated environment to avoid strong sunlight and water in a hurry. If the leaves of Christmas Cactus do not wilt in about ten days, it means that the grafting has been successful. After it and cactus grafting, the growth rate will be faster and the vitality will be more tenacious.
