Grafting cacti

[goodude]

Howdy. Someone has some well established in ground pachanoi. They may also have a lophophora in a small pot reasonably established main head about 20mm diameter with a couple of vsmall pups coming thru. Plan is currently to graft main head of loph onto the pach. The pach doesnt get alot of sun but its pretty happy, will it be alright with a new loph head or unsuccessful cos the loph may require more sun? Ive got more questions but ill try to keep it short... hahaha. Any input is appreciated cos im new at this. THANKYOU

[quarterflesh]

maybe someone should read up a bit more

[coolname]

^^^ what he said. but it should be fine by the way

[bullit]

its hes first post for fuksake!! give him sum links or sumthing?? cant help sorry dude dont graft!!!

[naja naja]

http://www.lapshin.org/cultivar/index-e.htm

[irabionist]

Haha, you should really just do a google search, but here's a useful vid.

 

[irabionist]

although you dont need to make such an elaborate contraption to hold it on, just some rubber bands that are held in place by the pedros spines works well enough, anything to hold the loph in place

[goodude]

Thanks people. Keep the helpfulness comin ;)

[naja naja]

Pantyhose are best IMO, soft, spreads the downward pressure evenly, has holes to allow fresh air exchange and light and they hook perfectly into the Pedro spines.

[Stillman]

I would be a bit wary of grafting a loph to something in the ground in North QLD. Lots of humidity and Rain (mainly concerned at the Graft join). Make sure to "bevel" the pach at the join to allow for rain to run off and not rot out your loph.

[goodude]

Thanks mate. Another question, should one graft at morning or evening?

[Quixote]

Pantyhose are best IMO, soft, spreads the downward pressure evenly, has holes to allow fresh air exchange and light and they hook perfectly into the Pedro spines.

Not to mention that it looks sexy. But if your wife finds out you're dressing up your cactus in lingerie, you may have some explaining to do