WOW! I'd prune both about 2-4 inches above the graft, or Y branches. So for the first one, I'd prune that far above the Y. The second, just several inches above the graft.

That last plant, it's not savable. Please send it to me for composting. ;)

(I love the last plant)

jedoba, I can't send you the last plant. I'm going to feed my little fatty pizza and beer until he outgrows his pot.. thanks for the pruning advice...

What varieties are these? Worthy of grafting?

One is a dark knight and the other is a purple butterfly. haven't seen the bloom for purple butterfly but the dark night came with a bloom, it didn't make it but I peeled it open..

Dark Knight..

Nice colors on that one. If you prune, you should try some grafting.

No doubt. If you don't graft it, I'll pay you to send it to me!

Hahhaaaa, same thought prune and get some root stock and graft onothers, a 2inch scion is enough for one, you got material to graft ten, lol, enjoy!

Hmm, just wanted to share anothe thought, when i want to induce branching, i also bend the branch a bit, that does force them to send out a shoot from the bend.

Could i just root the cutting now and graft later? i haven't had any grafting luck.

You could root the cutting, but if you had a number of root stock plants available to you. You could probably do about 6 and more grafting with the length of branch you have.

Just the flat grafts, using a small plastic bag and elastic or many using super glue to graft with. Keep in low light area with good humidity and 11 days later, hopefully some nice grafts.

Rick

You guys talked me into trying grafting again!! Thanks. I think.

when you graft can you use saran wrap to hold the graft down? and then wrap around the bottom with twisted saran wrap to keep it down?

I am loving your little brown skinned fatty! The blooms on your grafted plants are nice too.

Tracy

the brown skinned fatty came from a good home!!

I want to hang out with that fattie till I out grow my pot.

Saran Wrap would be too thin. Might be able to use 3-4 layers. Hold down w 2 elastic bands.

I use those small plastic bags they sell for beads in Craft store. Similar to what seeds are in and cut off the ziploc part.

Keep in low light area and check in 11 days or so.

Rick

yes. saran wrap is too thin. I tried it but it ripped right through. I had some zip lock portion bags that I cut and used.. I saved 2 pieces to root and got about 12 grafts. I won't bore you with all the pictures but here are a couple.

I'm saving all of my plastic wraps that come with the small local paper. I have tons now.

Spacecoast,

Looks good. Make sure that the plastic wrap/baggies are pulled down very hard to keep scion in place. It should be tight at top of scion. Cannot tell for sure by photo's, thought I would mention.

Rick

If this works I will be a grafting fool!!!

So 4 of my 11 grafts took. I think.. Warning!! It ain't pretty.

I tried 4 on here but only 2 took.

I thought i was somebody and tried 2 on one but only 1 took... I guess it will look pretty funny for a while.

and here are my prunees.

Spacecoast,

It is interesting. I have decided to prune most of mine in the Spring from now on. I have always done some pruning on older trees. I had a couple new grafted plants that where struggling, keeping healthy, but always a little soft in the caudex. I decided to give them a prune. Well, they have harden up and putting on new growth. Like different plants.

Anyhow, about your grafts. They look good. I did a few like yours. Multiples. A few made it and others did not.

I am told by friends in Australia, that the Root stock needs to definitely in active growth.

I am going to try the Super glue thing they are doing now and see how it goes. Has worked for many of them and I need to try it.

Show more pics as they grow.

Rick

That is interesting... I will remember that if I have any softies.

I tried super glue.. what a mess. I even glued the cat's tail to his head. The cat is still pissed.

You are always so helpful. Thank you Rick.

Oh, My. You had me howling. The cat's tail to it's head. I can only imagine how pissed off he/she would be. It made me think of Pagan and there cats. Not that this happened but , Pagan would see the humor.

Rick

How are they getting on Sandy?

(And the cat... )

ConnyNL, The cat's still pissed... only 2 of my grafts took. but that's OK because I think I'm getting the hang of it (famous last words). I will post pics later..

Lol. I've learned to wait until they are in a deep sleep before I start working on my plants. Even when I'm just watering little one wants to "help".

sandy:

i agree with jeb …send me your plant. i will pay postage

let's see, your paypal account is what?

okayiwillsendyoumyplant@becauseicannolongeraffordpizzaandbeer dot com

bragu, isn't there always a way to afford pizza and beer?

sofa seats! left behind by the couch potatoes.

So. 2 out of 11 grafts took. Terrible odds I know.. but

That led me to here and I have 2 more successful grafts.

So all is not lost. I still don't like the crazy glue method but the cat is OK.

And I love my little fat boy.

Your cat looks so soft and cudly, he's very beautiful Sandy!!!

I'm guessing the tail graft on the head didn't take, Sandy?

I've been having fecal results from my grafting as well. The scions I was using were from Rinoa plants. The plants themselves are very healthy but the branches need time to mature. Anything less than half a centimeter in diameter just dried up too quickly before they could attach.

Pagan

Pagen, That's what I thought too.. The branches were tall and lanky but young. I would have pruned it anyway so no loss really. It was a good learning experience. The tall plant came from someone in FL who got it from Rinoa..

And no the tail graft did not take. LOL Good thing. The other cats would have made fun of him.

Conny, He is 17 lbs of soft and cudly!!

Mmm. I like cat. I enjoy them almost as much as beef.

Sorry, I saw something similar at my local jerky place, and had to.

You better be hungry.. and brave.

Our Rufus is no less than 20lbs.... but like yours very soft and cudly. Let's put it down to the heavy thick coat eh ;-)

Sorry to go OT guys!

You lot crack me up!

Gill

Spacecoast love your fattie and the cuddly cat...and congrats on your grafts taking up!! Looking forward to the flowers soon!!

Spacecoast love your fattie and the cuddly cat...and congrats on your grafts taking up!! Looking forward to the flowers soon!!