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Technology of grafting crab claw orchid with pitaya fruit

Author：Jiang Hao Date：2022-03-31 20:42

The best time is from April to May. During the period from Qingming Festival to Dragon Boat Festival, cut the thick branches from the Pitaya plant, dry them and insert them into the soil. The scion should have 2-4 knots and choose the green one. Cut the upper end of the rootstock flat, then cut a hole vertically downward, break some with your hand, cut the lower end of the scion obliquely, insert it, and then put it in a cool and ventilated place.

1、 Grafting time

The grafting time is not limited, as long as the temperature is about 10-30 degrees, but it is best to choose the time from Qingming Festival to Dragon Boat Festival. The climate is very suitable and is very conducive to survival

crab cactus

2、 Rootstock selection

The branches shall be straight and symmetrical, relatively thick and free of scars, and then cut off with a fast knife and put them in a cool place to dry, so that the wound can be naturally air dried, and then inserted into a suitable matrix to enable it to take root. Don't rush to graft, you can maintain it for a period of time, and then cut it after it grows stably. If there are side buds in this process, you need to cut them off in time

crab cactus

3、 Select scion

The scion should be green and green. It is required to be free of diseases and pests. It is better to grow in a good state. It is best to be strong. Only 2-4 knots need to be left on it, and it does not need to be too long

4、 Start grafting

Cut the upper end of the Pitaya branch flat, then cut a hole vertically downward, break some with your hand, and then cut the lower end of the scion obliquely, with a length of about 1-1.5cm. Insert the scion. If it is unstable, it can be fixed with the help of toothpick. Then put it in a cool and ventilated place, and buds will grow in about 12 days

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Technology of grafting crab claw orchid with pitaya fruit

Jiang Hao

2022-03-31 20:42

Description The best time is from April to May. During the period from Qingming Festival to Dragon Boat Festival, cut the thick branches from the Pitaya plant, dry them and insert them into the soil. The scion should have 2-4 knots and choose the green one. Cut the upper end of the rootstock flat, then cut a hole vertically downward, break some with your hand, cut the lower end of the scion obliquely, insert it, and then put it in a cool and ventilated place.