Grafting steps and methods

Material preparation

Before the grafting operation, the raw materials need to be prepared, including several rootstocks (robust ruler), several crab claws (good-looking leaves), several pins (which can be replaced by toothpicks), a blade, a candle and disinfectant for standby

Incision

First wash and disinfect the blade with alcohol, then take out the prepared measuring ruler, cut a knife horizontally in the upper half of it, and then draw a notch with a depth of more than 1 cm on the cross section (V-shaped); Then take out the crab claw orchid you want to graft, associate with the tenon and mortise process, and cut its bottom into a V-shape with a blade, which can fit with the interface of the measuring ruler

Grafting

Insert the cut crab claw orchid into the cut of rootstock as quickly as possible. At this time, find a pin, insert and bind them, light the candle (it is recommended that novices light the candle in advance), drip wax, and seal the cut to complete the grafting

Repeat operation

Repeat the operation according to the above process, and continue grafting on the side of the measuring ruler. With the passage of time, a dense pot of crab claw will grow

Precautions for grafting

Habit attention

The newly grafted crab claw orchid is very fragile and needs to temporarily avoid direct sunlight and grow in a cool environment. In addition, keep the soil and the environment of new plants moist enough. While watering, avoid sections to prevent infection

Management attention

Unbound the spikelet interface after three days, unbound the big spike after five days, and then move to the sun to supplement nutrients. Secondly, do a good job in the timely treatment of weeds and pests