Grafting method of crab claw orchid propagation method of crab claw orchid (leaf cutting)

Crab melon orchid belongs to the cactus family, which is not only particularly good for breeding, but also can start to have very beautiful rose-red flowers in November, and the flowering period is very long. Many friends want to use grafting to make potted plants more compact and beautiful, but crab melon orchid grafting also requires certain skills, the following and Xiaobian to understand it!

Grafting method of crab claw orchid

1. Grafting time. Grafting can be done at the temperature of 10-30 ℃, and it is the best in spring and autumn. If the temperature is too high, the scion incision is easy to dry and rot; the temperature is too low, the incision is difficult to heal, and the survival rate is low. The most suitable grafting time is the warm sunny day from Qingming Festival to Grain Rain and Cold Dew to the Beginning of Winter.

2. Selection and treatment of rootstocks

Crab claw orchid grafting rootstock, you can choose cactus, measuring column and so on. Cut the long-strip branches from the mother plant, which are more than 10 cm long, and put them in the sun for 3-4 days. After the incision dries, it is inserted into the soil to promote germination, and then it can be used as a grafting material.

3. Scion cutting

Select a green, robust, pest-free crab claw orchid, cut the top stem node as a scion.

Cut off 3 places at the lower end of the stem node with a knife until the white xylem is exposed, and finally cut the bottom into a wedge. When cutting, use a knife decisively, do not cut repeatedly.

4. Grafting method

At the top of the rootstock, longitudinally cut a notch as wide as the scion. Cut the lower end of the stem node into a 1.5 cm ducktongue-shaped cutting surface and insert it into the rootstock cut. Plug it in tight so as not to slip out.

Propagation method of crab claw orchid (leaf cutting)

1. On the crab claw orchid, choose about 3-7 sections that are strong and cut off with clean and sharp scissors.

2. put the cut branches on a paper tray or paper towel and wait for the shear wound to dry and heal. the rest time is from 1 day to 2 weeks, depending on the size of the shear surface. When the cut wound heals, it can be cut. Crab claw orchid can store water in its own branches, so it will not be hurt if we leave it dry for a short time, of course not for too long, it will wither.

3. The perlite is put into the basin and watered. There must be a drainage hole at the bottom of the basin so that the water in the basin will not cause the crab claw orchid to rot. You can also use half the peat and half the sand.

4. Insert the spare branches into the soil, about 2-3 cm deep. Water properly to stabilize the soil around the branches and fix the plant. Cover the basin with a transparent plastic bag. Then cover the basin with a transparent plastic bag, and the mouth of the bag is tied with a rubber band or string.

5. Put the container in a place with bright indirect light. Check 2-3 times a week and see that the soil is dry and a small amount of water can be added. If there is water vapor condensation in the plastic bag, the bag can be opened for 1-2 hours to be ventilated. In this way, the branches will take root in about 6-8 weeks.

6. After almost 6-8 weeks, carefully dig the crab claw orchid out of the soil with a small spoon. If you see that the root is already 2-3 centimeters long. It can be transplanted into a large pot with potted soil. If the root is still very short, it can be replanted in the old pot and replanted when the root grows.

Matters needing attention in culture

1. Dormant maintenance

There is a dormant period after the crab claw orchid, at this time to control water and stop fertilizer, after the dormant period, flower buds grow back to normal management. In addition, in summer, because the temperature is too high, crab claw orchid is in the protection of itself, will also be forced to enter the dormancy period. At this time, properly reduce watering, strengthen ventilation, the temperature will gradually resume growth.

2. Prevent leaves from yellowing

In the process of growth, because of the nutrient consumption of crab claw orchid, the phenomenon of softening of leaves will occur after falling, which is a normal phenomenon. However, the state of crab claw orchid after flowering is relatively poor, so it is necessary to control the amount of water to avoid rotting roots. The tip of the wilted leaf can be cut off during plant restoration.

In addition, the crab claw orchid can not be exposed to the hot sun, which will burn the plant, causing the stems and leaves to wither and fall off and even die.

The value and use of crab claw orchid

Ornamental value is the most important value of crab claw orchid. Because of its long stem growth and overhanging, it is often made as a hanging orchid placed in the windowsill, entrance and other places for interior decoration. Because the florescence of crab claw orchid can be controlled by adjusting the light, so the florescence of many crab claw orchids is controlled in October, which is an excellent choice for indoor potted flower culture in winter.

To sum up, we must have a certain understanding of the breeding methods and grafting techniques of crab Gualan. Although reproduction and grafting is very easy, but the later stage can not be careless, must pay attention to good maintenance, do not water too much, and when necessary to crab melon orchid to add flower fertilizer to supplement nutrients.