Autumn cuttings never take? Try soaking them in water for twice the result with half the effort

Lately the weather has been clear and boundless, and the few clouds drifting in the sky make you feel great just looking at them. No more being "steamed" by the heat on the way to and from work every day - this feeling is so comfortable! With such good weather, have you done any cuttings or grafting for the plants at home on the weekend?

Let Huahua tell you, autumn is the best time for cuttings and grafting. Huahua has long wanted to graft the pot of Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) at home, so that the Christmas cactus grows better and blooms more vigorously! Many people may say that whether it is cuttings or grafting, there is actually a certain amount of risk, and if you don't handle it well, the plant may not survive - a bit like "losing the lady and losing the troops too."

Don't worry, today Huahua will tell you what little tricks can help the Christmas cactus survive before doing cuttings and grafting.

It's actually not hard at all - we just need to soak it in "water." Of course it won't be ordinary water. Let's see what kind of water it actually is!

People who often grow flowers must know about aspirin, right? For those who may not know, Huahua will give a little science lesson here: aspirin contains ingredients that can make plants grow quickly, can speed up plant growth, and can accelerate the rooting speed of the Christmas cactus, so the survival rate will be a bit higher.

Aspirin actually has another effect: it can disinfect and preserve plant branches. You should know that if branches rot or become infected, they are very hard to deal with. Soaking them in aspirin before cuttings or grafting has many benefits.

Besides aspirin, there is another kind of water that can also make the Christmas cactus root quickly. This water is willow branch soak water. Many people may not know that willow contains a substance called salicylic acid, which can promote the growth of the Christmas cactus. After willow branches are soaked in water, the water will naturally contain some salicylic acid, and at this time it is perfect for soaking the branches of the Christmas cactus. As long as it can raise the survival probability of the Christmas cactus, putting in some effort is still worth it!

Soaking the Christmas cactus in these two kinds of water before grafting will make it easier to survive, and then you can graft the Christmas cactus. Before grafting, you also need to do the corresponding homework and graft the plant with the correct techniques and methods, which will escort your grafting.

That's all for the little tips Huahua has for you. If you are also planning to do cuttings or grafting for your plants recently, you might as well try this method. These two little tricks are both small experiences from flower friends, so everyone can rest assured! Finally, I hope everyone's Christmas cactus blooms vigorously!