Can dragon bones be grafted with Christmas cactus? What flowers are good to graft with dragon bones?

Dragon bones are a common flower in life. Because they are easy to grow and have the effect of purifying the air, many people like to grow some at home. So can dragon bones be grafted with Christmas cactus? What flowers are good for dragon bones to be grafted? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help everyone.

Can dragon bones be grafted onto Christmas cactus

From the principle of grafting, plants of the same family can be grafted to each other, and cross-family grafting can also survive, but they will not live long and the effect is not good. To graft Christmas cactus, you can use cactus, three-edged arrow, cycad, and leaf fairy, because they all belong to the cactus family. Dragon bone flower, as a rootstock, is also widely used in flowers. It is mainly used to graft plants of the same family, such as tiger thorn plum, or Qilin, and it also has certain ornamental value.

What flowers are good for dragon bone grafting

As we all know, it is easier for plants of the same family to survive when grafted together. Therefore, dragon bones can only be grafted with Euphorbia pilosa, Kylin, etc. of the same family. After grafting, they have cold characteristics and grow faster. They can bloom in all seasons. Therefore, using dragon bones to graft Euphorbia pilosa can make the tall and mighty dragon bones full of bright red flowers.

How to make keel cuttings survive easily

1. Selection of parent stock

We need to select a strong, healthy, and vigorous dragon bone mother plant, which is more conducive to rooting and easier to survive. We usually cut it to a length of 20-25 cm.

2. Season

The best season for keel cuttings is spring and autumn, because the climate is cool and ventilation is good. In summer, when the temperature is above 35 degrees, keel growth is slow, so try not to cut it. The best temperature is 20-30 degrees, at which temperature keel rooting is better and the survival rate is higher.

3. Soil

Dragon bones like loose, breathable and nutritious sandy soil. You can use river sand mixed with leaf mold or nutrient soil. It is best if the soil has nutrients. Of course, if there is no nutrient soil, coarse sand and garden soil can also be used. Just ensure that the soil is breathable and has good drainage.