The grafting method for Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is simple, and it roots in just one week if you do it yourself

Many flower lovers like Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera). It beautifies the home and purifies the air, and it is very beautiful when it blooms. With good care, it can be layered, layer upon layer, simply a fine potted specimen, and growing it is very easy. A good Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is produced by grafting; only after growing together for a certain period can it produce beautiful flowers. Now Huahua will tell everyone about grafting Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera), and how to graft it so that the resulting Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) looks good.

First, let's talk about why Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is grafted. Some flower lovers may not be very familiar with what grafting means. Grafting is joining branches together. Grafting is not mandatory; even without grafting, it can grow and bloom normally. Grafted Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) has advantages: its root system is weak and its ability to hold and absorb is poor, and if the branch tips are too large it easily causes insufficient absorption and easy wilting, especially in summer, and it is even more likely to die.

Grafting Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) onto cactus can stabilize the root system, absorb enough water and nutrients, promote the growth of the grafted part, and make it easier to keep alive. Once grown, the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is easy to shape, improving its ornamental value. The grafted branches will be thicker and stronger, and the flowers will be larger and more brilliant. So a good potted plant is produced by grafting. As long as the rootstock grows strong, it can be grafted repeatedly, and the shapes will become more and more varied.

Before grafting, you need to prepare Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) branches, about the size of three leaf segments, and a thick cactus; cactus balls are also fine. The thicker the better, as it can quickly fill the pot. The best time for grafting is from April to June each year, with the temperature above 10 degrees. Note that when cutting, the knife must be sharp and disinfected. If the cut is not good, it easily causes wound infection and rot, and later it is very hard to survive.

After grafting, if the cut is too large, you can use potassium permanganate diluted with water and apply it to the wound, then drip candle wax oil on the grafted area to seal it, avoiding wound infection and rot. After grafting is finished, cover it with a plastic bag from top to bottom to keep it moist. After 3-5 days it can be exposed to light normally, and you can water and fertilize appropriately.

After 20 days, once the grafted wound has healed, if the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) branches have not wilted, then the grafting was successful. After a while longer, when the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) branches and the grafted part have completely grown together, then the grafting was successful. Next you just need to take good care of it, and wait for it to fill the pot. Grafting Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is actually very simple.