How to graft crab claw orchid onto cactus

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1. Grafting method

2. Maintenance methods after grafting

Use a sterilized razor blade to cut off a length of one centimeter from the top of the cactus, and make an incision at the boundary between the epidermis and the inner cactus. Then break off the top buds of the crab claw orchid, cut the bottom into the shape of a duck's mouth, and then insert it directly into the incision. After inserting, use toothpicks and clips to secure it, and place it in a cool place. The toothpick can be removed after half a month, and you can see whether it is alive or not.

1. Grafting method

1. Process the rootstock: Select a relatively robust cactus, use a sterilized blade to cut off a length of one centimeter from the top, and then cut at the boundary between the epidermis and the inner cactus. Open, be careful not to make it too wide, just be slightly larger than the crab claw orchid to be grafted.

2. Process the scion: also select For strong crab claw orchid leaves, break off the top buds and cut the bottom part into the shape of a duck's mouth. It only needs to be about three centimeters long. Pay attention to cutting it with one knife.

3. Insert the rootstock: After cutting the scion, insert it into the incision of the cactus so that the pith is aligned. Then secure it with sterilized toothpicks. In addition, the outermost layer can be wrapped with cardboard and clamped with clips to make it more secure.

2. Maintenance methods after grafting< /h2>

After grafting, you must also pay attention to maintenance methods. Only by correct methods can survival be possible. The grafted cactus should be placed in a cool place and do not bask in the sun or water it in a hurry, otherwise the wound will easily get water and cause rot. It will take about half a month to remove the toothpick. Carefully rotate it to take it out. At this time, you can also see whether the graft is successful.

2. Maintenance methods after grafting

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