Crab claw cactus triangular grafting: new shoots fill the pot in two months, beginners can learn it at a glance

Three-ribbed opuntia, also called triangle cactus, is a plant of the Cactaceae family. It can be used to graft crab claw cactus, cactus ball, epiphyllum and other plants. It has good compatibility, and it forms independently without needing support, with a high survival rate and fast growth, making it suitable for beginners to graft

This three-ribbed opuntia is the crab claw cactus grafted when the video was recorded over ten days ago, with a vertical cut at the top, and a side graft beside it. Today I will teach everyone another grafting method, which is making a horizontal cut on the rib of the three-ribbed opuntia to graft the crab claw cactus,

The advantage of grafting this way is that the crab claw cactus stays close to the cambium, so it survives easily and grows fast,

Cut the top of the three-ribbed opuntia flat, and make a deep cut 1 to 2 cm into the rib at a place close to the pith of the three-ribbed opuntia. Cut both sides of the crab claw cactus leaf. For the scion, it is best to choose a scion with branching, so it takes shape simply. You can also choose a single leaf for grafting, which survives quickly, with sufficient nutrients and fast growth,

The two grafted later, one was grafted over 2 months ago, and the other was grafted over 3 months ago, both have grown many new leaves and are very vigorous

After cutting the crab claw cactus leaf, insert it into the cut on the three-ribbed opuntia, and fix it with a cactus spine or toothpick. Do not pierce the pith of the crab claw cactus; pierce it a bit to the side

Then continue in the same way, grafting on all three ribs of the three-ribbed opuntia. Place it in a dark place for about a week, and it will survive

Grafting with three-ribbed opuntia survives very easily and does not delay growth. In about ten days, small buds will emerge. If you like it, you can give it a try

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