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islanduniverse


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grafting on new/old growth of pereskiopsis
#22237330 - 09/14/15 03:58 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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hi, im just curious to know how many of you find success grafting onto a more aged/lower part of pereskiopsis stock, because it may work with scion larger than a super baby seedling?
i want to graft a willy offset (still only bursting through) onto pereskiopsis and i want to use a thicker part of the stock to place it on
the only reason i havent tried it much is because everyone says its best to stay near the top to increase chance of fusing vascular rings
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ferrel_human
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Re: grafting on new/old growth of pereskiopsis [Re: islanduniverse]
#22237341 - 09/14/15 04:00 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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I wouldnt even bother if the cut wasn't tender and supple My experience, it just doesn't work.
-------------------- Nature is my church and walking through it is gospel. It tells no lies and reveals all to those who look, and listen, closely. -Karode
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modern.shaman
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Re: grafting on new/old growth of pereskiopsis [Re: islanduniverse]
#22237359 - 09/14/15 04:04 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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I've cut back 3 inches from the top without trouble grafting however this is on larger pereskiopsis that are thick and over 8 inches tall. The thick growth is different from old growth. Old growth is quite woody when cut and you will tell the difference. I always add some mucus from the leaves to help grafting.
Growing in lots of sun helps thicken them up and a large root system as well.
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cowsRmeat
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Re: grafting on new/old growth of pereskiopsis [Re: modern.shaman]
#22238032 - 09/14/15 06:40 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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I'm VERY from from a grafting expert, but what I have found that finally started working for me was that it is better to try to have a diameter peres that closely matches the diameter of whatever you are trying to graft....
That being said, supple growth is definitely what you want (from what I understand). But no matter what size you use, a good root system is a must.
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islanduniverse


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Re: grafting on new/old growth of pereskiopsis [Re: cowsRmeat]
#22238595 - 09/14/15 08:50 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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ive only used peres to graft very small offsets or seedlings so they weere always close to the same diameter (or toothpick diameter...)
also, i have a few buttons from some real small caespitosa cuttings which i think i will graft onto pilos right now.
they have been sitting for week or so because i removed from containers to desk with pests, so the buttons themselves sre not very plump, but im thinking it shouldnt be a problem. have you experienced difficulties grwfting when the scion is not totally plump from recent watering?
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