Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Hello, I am new here, 0 by kukiat

kukiat wrote:
Michael, your Celadine and Slaugther Pink seedlings can be used as a good rootstock.

Just keep the following in mind ...
Clean
Sharp knift
Smooth cut
Wrap it very Tight (to make a good contact. Too tight may damage both rootstock and scion)
Fast (don't allow the cutting surface --both rootstock and scion-- dry)
Don't let the scion dry (I normally keep the scion fresh by covering it with plastic bag)
Don't let the moisture accumulate inside (inside the wrap should be dry especially the first two weeks)

I normally use plastic nylon and wrap it in the way that allow a lot of air circulation (see attached photo). In this case there is no moisture accumulate inside. But it needs to be covered to keep the scion fresh and prevent water to come into contact with the graft.

In my opinion, the impermeable ribbon is fine as long as there is no accumulation of moisture inside especially the first week. Tie it very tight is good but not to damage the rootstock and scion.

Kukiat