Quick guide to grafting Christmas cactus into your garden
Christmas cactus, also known as schlumbergeras, are popular plants appreciated for their vibrant flowers and ease of maintenance. If you want to expand your collection of Christmas cactus or simply experiment with plant transplant, you can try grafting your own Christmas cactus. Here is a practical guide to help you succeed in this operation.
Materials required:
- Two Christmas cactus to transplant
- Sharped and disinfected knife
- Ligature thread or adhesive tape
- Terreau adapted to cactus
- Transplant pot
Plug-in steps:
1. Choice of cactus: Make sure you choose healthy Christmas cactus and similar sizes to facilitate grafting.
2. Preparation: Disinfect your knife to avoid contamination. Cut the cactus at the stem level, ensuring that the cuts are clean.
3. Assembly: Place the two cut ends of the cacti against each other so that they fit properly. Keep them in place with ligature thread or adhesive tape.
4. Expectation: Leave the grafted cactus in a warm and bright place, but not directly exposed to the sun. Monitor the transplant regularly to make sure it takes it properly.
5. Piping: Once the transplant has taken and the cactus seem to fit one to the other, you can transplant them into a transplant pot filled with specific soil for cactus.
Practical tips:
- Avoid watering grafted cactus immediately after operation to avoid any risk of rot.
- Watch carefully for signs of disease or infection on grafted cactus and act quickly if necessary.
- Make sure you keep a warm and humid atmosphere to promote the growth of grafted cactus.
With a little patience and care, you will be able to successfully graft your own Christmas cactus and admire their beautiful flowers throughout the year. Feel free to experiment and share your knowledge with other gardening enthusiasts!