The method of drilling and grafting of Camellia

The best grafting time for camellia drilling is from June to July of each year, when the survival rate of grafting can reach more than 90%. Cuttings should be selected for annual robust branches and can be grafted only after they have been treated. Rootstock to choose perennial stout tea tree, according to the size of the cuttings to drill a suitable hole, cuttings should be inserted to let the two closely together.

The method of drilling and grafting Camellia

1. Grafting time

The drilling and grafting time of camellias can be chosen from May to September every year, of which June to July is the most suitable, when the weather is warmer and the most suitable for grafting camellias. After successful grafting, the survival rate will be relatively high, up to more than 90%, and the plant can better adapt to the new environment and can grow and germinate quickly.

2. Cuttings selection

The branches used for grafting must use annual robust branches, so that the branches are more suitable for grafting, and the cut branches need to remove the bottom epidermis and increase the contact area with the rootstock. After sharpening, it is treated with special disinfectant and dried in a ventilated place before grafting can begin.

3. Grafting method

Generally choose the sturdy perennial tea tree as the rootstock, then trim the upper part of it, drill a hole of appropriate size according to the size of the cuttings, and then insert the cuttings into them, making sure that the cuttings and rootstocks are tightly glued together. finally, the two are wrapped together with a grafting film, and they can survive and grow for more than 2 months.