Toyo Nishiki Clump

[thumblessprimate1]

When you did the first wave of grafting the smaller branches on what grafting method did you use?

I mainly use one method. I collect scion, wrap them in parafilm, slit the bottom end on opposite sides, make a deep slit into the "stock" or intended tree at branch or trunk, insert the scion matching the cambium, and complete the wrapping to hold scion and seal them on the spot. I don't use a bag with moss for humidity. I guess I have enough of it in my atmosphere.

@bonhe explains it well here.

Grafting technique!

Yenling asked me to show my grafting way in other post, so I will create this post for that. My teacher, Mr. Richard Ota, taught me this. Yesterday and this morning, I did some grafting on ume, kinzu and meiwa kumquat and black pine. This month is not suitable to do pine grafting in my area...

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[Pitoon]

I mainly use one method. I collect scion, wrap them in parafilm, slit the bottom end on opposite sides, make a deep slit into the "stock" or intended tree at branch or trunk, insert the scion matching the cambium, and complete the wrapping to hold scion and seal them on the spot. I don't use a bag with moss for humidity. I guess I have enough of it in my atmosphere.

@bonhe explains it well here.

Grafting technique!

Yenling asked me to show my grafting way in other post, so I will create this post for that. My teacher, Mr. Richard Ota, taught me this. Yesterday and this morning, I did some grafting on ume, kinzu and meiwa kumquat and black pine. This month is not suitable to do pine grafting in my area...

www.bonsainut.com

How long did it take for them to actually take? Several weeks?

 

[thumblessprimate1]

How long did it take for them to actually take? Several weeks?

I've lost track, but over two weeks on some of my recent ones. It can vary.

 

[Pitoon]

I have six single trunks potted up individually ranging from a dime to a nickel in thickness. I'm so tempted to pot them up as a group and then start grafting branches onto key locations as you did. In 5yrs you did an outstanding job on this one.

 

[Paulpash]

I've just realised seeing your name on Instagram that for years now I've reading it as Thumbless Pirate. I can't believe it, honestly.

 

[thumblessprimate1]

Rain and clouds keep the flowers from getting more color, but it's nice to see them bloom. A dark background would have been great.