Cactus Grafting

Cactus grafting is another form of propagation which should be avoided if possible, unless it is essential to save Try:, Winter Protection for Bonsai, Weblogsa plant, Also consider:, Insurance Agent Resources - Premium Financing, Prevailing Winds And ing but growers should know the various methods of grafting. Some plants Including:, Architects in Alaska, Water Pumpinghave to be grafted—crests and variegated plants, More interesting articles:, Green Manure Crops, Green Manure Crops but generally it should only be used to save More interesting articles:, Link Header, Alpacas Breeders New Mexicocuttings which are too small to root. See:, Seedling Transplanting, Water Gardens Grafting should not be used to force slow-growing plants, Try:, Standard Roses, Roses United States since it tends to change Go here:, Landscaping Patio, Dolomitetheir characteristics.

The success of grafting depends on the condition of the stock plant used, and it must be in full growth. It is a good idea to behead the stock a few weeks before grafting—this causes the stock to swell to almost bursting point. The best time to graft is in late spring—early summer Try:, Livestock Marketing and Advertising, flora22 or otherwise—during the maximum growing period. The necessary grafting tools And:, Bonsai Styles, Winter Protection for Bonsaiare two sharp clean knives and rubber bands or wool. There are 3 kinds of grafts generally used. The flat, Try:, flora11, Gas the cleft and the side.

THE FLAT GRAFT
To start, cut the top of the stock plant; this should be made in the soft, new growth. The spines should be trimmed off and the edges should be bevelled, for often the centre of the stock will sink—creating a hollow in which air Try:, Yurts, Landscaping Design and Constructionwill be trapped when fitting the scion on. All this rough work should be done with the rough knife. Then with the good knife take a thin slice from the top of the stock plant, Consider also:, Roses United States, Water Pumping but leave on top. This will prevent the stock from drying out while the scion is being prepared. The scion is prepared in the same way. The thin slice on top of the stock is removed and the scion is placed on immediately. Move the scion slightly back and forth over the stock surface to exclude any air More interesting articles:, Water Gardens, Mortgage Resources Wisconsinand help form a seal.

The scion must be pressed down firmly on the stock and secured in such a way that firm pressure is maintained and no shifting can occur while the two parts unite. This can be achieved by the use of rubber bands stretched over the graft and around the pot. And:, Biomass and Biofuels, Dolomite The new graft should be kept in a cool, shady place And:, Handcrafted Tables, How to Sow Grass Seedfor a few days until the graft has taken. During this period no water Try:, Alpacas Breeders Virginia, Insurance in United Statesshould come in contact with the fresh cuts. The length of time for uniting depends on the kind of plant Try:, flora11, Water Gardensthat is being grafted, and the health The cleft graft is very simple to make. The stock is prepared in the same way as before. A long "V"-shaped notch is cut in the top of the stock and the stem of the scion is then cut on two sides to form a wedge, which is inserted into the split of the stock. The cut surfaces should be perfectly flat Try:, Mortgage Resources Wisconsin, Rose Pests and Diseasesto obtain a perfect fit. To keep the scion in place See:, Outdoor Storage, Alpacas Breeders New Mexicoit is necessary to fasten securely and this can be done by using two, long, thin cactus See:, Seed Raising, Sundialsspines. They are thrust into the stock through the scion to the opposite side. To stop the stock from spreading wrap raffia or wool around the graft. Secure it firmly, and treat in the same way as before. Remove the binding on the first signs of new growth.

SIDE GRAFT
The side graft is the best for the more slender type cacti, e.g., Zygocactus, Aporocactus. Cut the stock on a slant and remove a thin slice with a razor from the base of the Zygocactus. Then lay the scion on the stock, pin them together and bind.

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