How to graft the old branches of camellia?

Camellia usually propagates rapidly by grafting. Some precious varieties are not easy to take root when cutting, but grafting can improve the survival rate. Therefore, friends who like camellia should be familiar with the grafting of camellia old branches. Bian Xiao will introduce you to the matters needing attention in camellia grafting.

Camellia (details)

1. Rootstock: tea plants with strong resistance and fast growth' Lion Laughter',' Hongluzhen',' Jinxinhong' and' Jinpan Litchi'.

2. Skill: the branches of the rootstock should be cut flat, the cross section should be wrapped with tin foil or sealed with yellow mud, the leaf buds of the scion should be full, half of each leaf can be cut off, and the two sides of the lower end of the scion should be cut into wedge surfaces of 1 cm ~ 2 cm. The cutting surface should be smooth and level, and it is best to pry it up with a crowbar, and the cutting surface should be aligned with the cambium.

3. The best time: early spring and February. At this time, the temperature is low, and the rootstock and scion heal slowly. A large amount of nutrients accumulated in autumn and winter can be fully supplied to rootstocks and scions for healing. Then in the vigorous growth period of spring, the scion can germinate, sprout and release leaves quickly. Once the old branches are grafted and healed, the scion grows rapidly.

4. Management after grafting: Special attention should be paid to temperature and humidity in the management of old branch grafting. Because the grafting temperature is low, it will be placed in a plastic shed for a long time after grafting, so it is necessary to master the temperature and humidity in the shed. Attention should be paid to shading management when grafting shoots. After grafting, two layers of shading should be used, and one layer for half a month is enough.