Grafted Christmas cactus plants look beautiful and grow vigorously
Anyone who has grown a Christmas cactus knows that grafting is often used when growing Christmas cactus, grafting it onto other plants, which not only looks good but also allows the Christmas cactus to grow better and bloom continuously, so learning to graft Christmas cactus is very important. So, what plants are good for grafting with Christmas cactus?
1. Acanthocereus tetragonus (triangle cactus)
Acanthocereus tetragonus is an excellent plant for grafting Christmas cactus. It belongs to the Cactaceae family, has very strong reproductive capacity, is especially easy to care for, and roots very easily, so using it to graft Christmas cactus gives a relatively high survival rate and it takes root easily. After surviving, it can grow even better, and when grafted onto Acanthocereus tetragonus it grows up to be very beautiful, making it very suitable for beginners to grow.
But the drawback of grafting with Acanthocereus tetragonus is that it does not like moist flower-and-bird soil, so water sparingly in normal times, and be sure to wait until the soil is completely dry before watering.
2. Cactus
Cactus is also a plant many people use for grafting. Its pads are relatively thick and fleshy, making grafting very convenient, and the method is also relatively simple. After grafting with it, it is likewise very easy to survive, and once it survives it grows quickly and grows especially well. But it is worth noting that when grafting with cactus, it is best to choose a relatively upright cactus; an upright cactus looks more beautiful and attractive after grafting.
3. Grafting Christmas cactus with Epiphyllum anguliger
Grafting Christmas cactus with Epiphyllum anguliger is very popular among many flower lovers. Grafting with Epiphyllum anguliger makes survival very easy, and even if the Epiphyllum anguliger is very tall there is no problem. The compatibility for grafting Christmas cactus is the best, and after successful grafting the growth is also very good. But it also has a drawback: its branches are relatively soft, so if you want it to look good, you need to prop it up.