solomon Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) grafted on a Peruvianoid Halloween 2010 (first signs of growth) January 3 2011, 65 days later and with two pups cut off Edited August 12, 2012 by solomon 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CβL Posted January 29, 2011 Nice! :D How did you attach the scion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solomon Posted January 29, 2011 rubber band with tissue paper to stop it cutting into the scion tape is probably easier but i've been having success with a ruber bands 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutant Posted January 29, 2011 Hoorayyyyyyy ! hey dude welcome to the club! fine graft. I have yet to make mine as straight and clean as this. My opinion is that a variety of pressure methods should be considered depending on various parameters of graft, mainly shape, shape, width etc. of course most grafters have a favourite method, which can't always be apllied though, IME. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solomon Posted January 30, 2011 My opinion is that a variety of pressure methods should be considered depending on various parameters of graft, mainly shape, shape, width etc. of course most grafters have a favourite method, which can't always be apllied though, IME. tru dat, all depends on size/shape, scion and stock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CβL Posted January 30, 2011 Once I get enough plants to perform a graft, I'll probably be using the superglue method. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solomon Posted January 30, 2011 Once I get enough plants to perform a graft, I'll probably be using the superglue method. I had always thought that would produce a damaged/ugly scion but this thread changed my mind. will have to try it next time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bℓσωηG Posted January 30, 2011 yeah ive never use the super glue method , a fifty cent piece on top of the scion works a treat ,if cant use electrical tape or pantyhose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted February 1, 2011 pantyhose all the way for trich grafts they are awesome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kindness Posted February 1, 2011 I'll second the panty hose / scraps of old tshirt hooked onto trich spines then over graft method. Easier than fking about with tape i reckon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellonasty Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) I use weights/sinkers as my primary method and then tape and stockings as secondary. I find the larger the scion/cut surface the more pressure you need to get a nice union. I have found it difficult to get enough pressure from stockings alone when doing larger grafts (Scion over 8cm), heavy sinkers are much better. Additionally the stockings slowly stretch and over a day or two loose most of the pressure originally applied. Elastoplast can be useful in some grafting situations also. Edited February 1, 2011 by Hellonasty 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutant Posted February 3, 2011 I'll second the panty hose / scraps of old tshirt hooked onto trich spines then over graft method. Easier than fking about with tape i reckon. haven't tried stalkings... but I reckon they won't work well with spiny scions, but they might be pretty cool with lophos. Another 'must try' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solomon Posted June 30, 2011 8 months from first signs of growth 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactuscarl Posted June 30, 2011 Nice are you using heat mats or lighting my don't seem to be growing. I saw some strong active growth before winter but haven't done anything since then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philocacti Posted June 30, 2011 very nice keep it up and updated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutant Posted July 1, 2011 pup galore! damn caespitosas! nice one centi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solomon Posted August 12, 2012 Almost two years old Got messed up by spidermite a while back but I think i got the bastards for now. I have taken every pup for propagation once they have gotten to a cm or two. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted August 13, 2012 Lovely. Its looking much nicer since recovering frm spidermite attck. Any chance u cud send me a pic of his chunky house-mate sometime? Lookn gud mate. Lookn gud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solomon Posted December 25, 2013 Had been expecting this after leaving for a few months and it starting to heat up with summer that my graft would get a spider mite infestation again, being inside the greenhouse and all. Bar hitching home with it, not really an option as the stock is decent and I don't want to risk it's safety, I'm thinking of planting it or at least leaving it somewhere outside, semi covered. Have seen other grafts recover really well from borg attack this way and they haven't succumb to it again.. Anyone in Melbourne or other higher rainfall (i imagine) areas have larger grafts outside, over winter? I ask as my only worry is moisture between the pups causing rot, hasnt been a problem on smaller grafts outside.. Just over 3 y.o, definitely slowed down a lot without daily loving and it's even obeser sibling (not my grafting skillz). a decent handful same age as far as I recall 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted December 25, 2013 Yep outdoors without shelter over winter will cause rot, our mate lost one this winter which had been sitting outside at yours for a good while before it came to my place. If you could situate it under the eaves of the house, or just somewhere that prevents water getting directly onto it, it should be fine. Cool pics, danke for posting them. Shame about the spidey-mite-bastards. They really do look like they miss the constant adoration they used to get. Obese sibling looks smaller than last time I saw him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites