We have already seen some methods of multiplication of succulent plants and cacti such as the seed method and cuttings method. Today, we will talk about another of the most used methods when it comes to multiplying succulents, I am talking about cactus graft.
But, first of all, what is a graft? Grafting consists of joining two parts of different plants, so that they form a kind of weld and remain as a single plant.
The part that becomes the recipient is known as the pattern or graft holder. This part is what provides its roots and part of the stem.
Although cacti graft very easily, other types of succulents require that the rootstocks be compatible with the plants that will be grafted to them.
Surely you are wondering why choose the graft as a method and not another procedure that we have seen previously.
- the grafting as well as the seeds, and the cuttings is very effective and applicable to succulent and succulent plants.
- Some colored cacti, as they do not have chlorophyll, do not have the ability to survive on their own, so grafting is used on a pattern so that it provides them with the necessary food to survive.
- Some succulent plants such as cristata plants, those that are wrinkled resembling the shape of a brain, do not flower or produce seeds frequently so it is necessary to resort to cutting or grafting for their multiplication. Similarly, it should be noted that these plants grow faster if grafting is performed.