Preparation before grafting

Aseptic and robust ball seedlings and well-growing leaf cactus plants are selected as rootstocks. For artistic modeling, plants with more branches can be selected; Common rootstocks include cactus, cactus, leaf cactus, ruler, etc. Tools must be disinfected; The operator needs aseptic operation; The environment should be hygienic

Grafting method

The best method is plug-in, which is not easy to dry and fall off. The plug-in method is the "up" type connection method

It is necessary to select the leaf cactus plant with good growth. First peel the tip, and then peel off the skin. The peeling length is one third of the height of the bulb seedling

Cut off the bottom of the ball seedling and expose the ball core. Drill a hole at the core (the hole diameter is selected according to the thickness of the branch), and the depth is one third of the ball height. The advantages of "Shang" type connection are: large contact area, stability, not easy to fall off and high survival rate. The best grafting time is from April to may, and the temperature is controlled at 20 ~ 25 ℃

Post connection management

After the grafting of small balls and columns is completed, move them to the place where the light is not strong. Keep the temperature at 20 ~ 25 ℃ to make the wound heal, which can be basically completed after 15 ~ 20 days. Then gradually move to a place with good light for maintenance. The culture soil should be loose and breathable, and the water quality should be neutral< span>