Re-Grafting Moon Cactus with a Damaged or Rotted Stock

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How the Dragonfruit Plant Stock Can Be Damaged

In a previous article, I discussed the steps on how to graft the moon cactus to the a dragonfruit plant. These are moon cacti that were pups or offsets that I was able to harvest from my sister-in-law's potted mature moon cacti. Many of them thrived and fourished and even had pups of their own.

Easy Adenium (Desert Rose) Grafting - Wedge Technique

In this article we'll explore a grafting technique called Top Wedge Grafting or, simply, Wedge Grafting as it's known with adeniums (desert rose). We chose an ordinary adenium to be the stock plant.

Ordinary or common adeniums are very hardy, robust, and would make a good choice as the stock. For the scion, we'll be using the beautiful triple-petal Thai variety called Rung Arung. Shown below in the inset is the Rung Arung adenium variety.

Grafting Christmas Cactus to Dragon Fruit Plant

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Christmas Cactus and Other Holiday Cacti

The first time I saw a Christmas Cactus, I couldn't believe cacti would grow and develop flowers that way. In a recent project, I was able to graft the moon cactus to the dragon fruit plant. I was amazed how the dragon fruit plant can be used as a versatile grafting stock for cacti.

Grafting Moon Cactus on Dragon Fruit Plant

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Curiosity with the Moon Cactus

Wayback when I was visiting gardens shows in Los Banos, Laguna, I chanced upon a seller who had very colorful cacti on display. I learned from her that they were called Moon Cactus or Gymnocalycium mihanovichii. The prices were steep for my taste (as usual).

Well, I saw a tiny cactus pup (or offsets as they are called) that fell off in one pot. Of course, the curiousity in me led me into sneaking that pup into my pocket. This, with the intent of planting it at home as some sort of a cutting. I planted the pup. It just rotted after a few days.

I found out much later why there was no way for that Moon Cactus pup to survive.

Cleft Grafting, Top-Wedge Graft or V-Graft - Part 4

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31. Move the grafted plant to a quiet part in the garden where it will be shaded and won't be disturbed. I usually place it under the shade of taller garden plants.
    

Cleft Grafting, Top-Wedge Graft or V-Graft - Part 3

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11. To prepare the root stock, use the pair of pruning shears to cut. Just like the scion, ensure that the cut part of the stock has the greenish cambium just beneath the bark as shown below.
    

Cleft Grafting, Top-Wedge Graft or V-Graft - Part 2

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Procedure

How to Do Cleft Grafting on the Cape Honeysuckle

1. If the scion plants and stock plants are in containers or seedling bags, pre-soak them in a tray or shallow bin of water. This ensures the plants are well hydrated. Scions that dry up is a common problem. Soak them for 20 minutes or so.
   

Cleft Grafting, Top-Wedge Graft or V-Graft on Cape Honeysuckle

For quite some time, I've been toying the idea of being able to combine the different possible colors of the Cape Honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis) flowers in a single plant. I have actually three of these colors in different plants.

Adenium Flat Grafting Method Tutorial - One Node Technique - Part 2

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11. If the scion stem's wound at the other end has discolored, cut off a thin sliver and discard. The scion cut should remain white or as fresh as possible.
    

Adenium Flat Grafting Method Tutorial - One Node Technique

In a previous article, I discussed an easy grafting technique for adeniums (Desert Rose). Recently, I've tried a flat grafting method that proved to be just as easy yet simpler and, in my opinion, more effective.

Unlike the technique in the previous article, this method utilizes only one node on the stem of a desired adenium plant for a scion.

Easy Grafting Technique for Adenium (Desert Rose) - Part 2

(This is the continuation of Part 1)

This article discusses an easy technique for grafting the Adenium obesum or the Desert Rose plant using simple materials and tools. The Adenium obesum is one of many plants that is easy to graft. The fact that there are many hybrids and varieties of the Desert Rose plant makes grafting this plant extremely interesting and rewarding.

In Part 1 of this article, I discussed the simple materials and tools to be used to graft an Adenium scion to the Adenium stock. It also discussed the steps in identifying and cutting the the Adenium scion and stock. This part will continue the rest of the steps for for easy flat-cut grafting.

Later in the article is a discussion on how to differentiate a successful Adenium graft from a failed graft and why grafting can become a rewarding hobby.

Easy Grafting Technique for Adenium (Desert Rose)

The Adenium obesum is one of the most grafted among ornamental plants in Asia, and for good reason. So many beautiful varieties of interesting colors, patterns and forms have come about.

For quite some time I've been toying with the idea of grafting an Adenium obesum or Desert Rose plant. Actually, I've previously done a V-cut or Wedge graft on an Adenium obesum plant. It was a third attempt and the only successful one thus far.

My only regret is not having experimented this flat-cut grafting much sooner. Never did I realize is that it would be much easier to do than the wedge graft once you know the simple technique. This is at least true for Adeniums.

Adenium Obesum (Desert Rose) Wedge Grafting

Because of its ease of cultivation and nice flowers, the Adenium obesum was propagated and grown as general ornamental plant all over Asia, notably in Thailand. Until in around 10 years ago, other cultivars of adenium was brought to Thailand. Then selecting and hybridizing of Adenium started.

Until now many hybrids have been produced by many breeders. The flower color and form of new hybrids are much more beautiful than original adenium. Flowering habit is also improved, many new hybrid flowers in large group of flowers and flowers all year around. There are many nice hybrid that are worth cultivating.