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How to graft Ficus microcarpa

Marie Schrader
2020-07-20 08:36:18
The roots of Ficus macrophylla should be picked up according to the actual situation before grafting Ficus microphylla. Use the relatively thick big leaf banyan as the cuttings and the small leaf banyan as the rootstock. Cut a hole at the top of the rootstock, cut the lower end of the scion into a V shape and insert it into the rootstock. Use the plastic film to tie the joint tightly, spray some water properly and put it in a ventilated place for maintenance.

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The big leaf banyan should carry on the root extraction according to the actual situation before grafting the small leaf banyan. Generally, the small-scale grafting should carry on the root extraction after 8-10 months, the medium-sized one should carry on around December, and the large-scale one should carry on the root extraction after the tuber root formation.

Ficus macrophylla

2. Grafting

Grafting is best carried out before and after the spring and autumn bud sprouting or Qingming, with the relatively thick big banyan as the cutting head and the small banyan as the rootstock, the top of the rootstock is cut off with the tool of detoxification, a hole about 1 cm long is cut, the lower end of the scion is cut into a V-shape and inserted into the rootstock, and the joint is tied tightly with plastic film, some water is sprayed properly, and the joint is maintained in a ventilated place. Every day, thin banyan is cut off. Open the membrane once

Ficus macrophylla

3. Picking leaves

When the plant grows into a chicken claw branch, the leaves should be removed, leaving only 2-3 nodes, which can make the twigs grow new leaves.

Ficus macrophylla

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