Wow....that is interesting experiment. Please keep up post from time to time.
Marie

Thanks, Marie.

I also did a micro graft of an albino seedling onto one of my regular pinks to try to keep from losing it. So far it's in the start of it's second week and seems to be ok. I'll be posting about that one too.

Kirk

Just a little update on the graft experiment.

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Kirk

Krk,
Well done, surely this must be a first? Never heard of grafting directly onto a root before. When you think about it water and nutrients have a shorter journey to the graft. I think you are really onto something. Keep us updated.

Brian UK.

I never thought about that, Brian. Is food for thought! I figure the root will take years to look interesting although not concerned with the overall look of it. I plan on using this graft as scion stock in the future and not worry about taking scions from my original plant unless pruning.

Kirk

Kirk this is amazing thanks for sharing, maybe I will try to experiment with my seedlings

Very cool - thanks for the update... will think about doing some root pruning now....

Hi Kirk!!

This is just awesome!!

Congratulations on a job well done... Love the updates!!

Keep posting pics..

Take care,

Laura

Thanks! It has got me wanting to do a couple of more odd root grafts. I may do that later this week. Can't wait to see what you all come up with in your experiments.

Kirk

A little update on this graft experiment.

First, please ignore the spider mite damage. I have been away from home for a month. It seems the spider mites took over pretty much all my adeniums while I was away and the person left in charge to water my plants isn't exactly what any one would call a gardener. So I'll be working hard this week on damage control!

This is what I came home today to see on my grafting experiment. It's first buds. I don't have faith they'll make it through the spider mite treatment but one can only hope. Non the less, I'm excited.
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Kirk

That is quite the experiment, Kirk. That is really something to see it forming buds.
Rick

Hey Kirk,

So glad to see you are back. I was wondering about where you had gone. I'm glad your graft is still doing well and producing flowers for you. That is wonderful.

I imagine if you use any chemicals you will lose leaves and the bud. Perhaps you want to just spray with a strong shower of water a couple times a day to get rid of them and still see your plant bloom? Then begin using the chemicals.

Glad you are back...Missed ya!

Kirk, very interesting experiment. I see the joint is getting stronger too. You think it can still support once the tree gets bigger?

Amazing experiment!! Well done! :-)

Chuy

Wow, that is fast. Your picture was on May 23 and now only mid August. Only 3 months to flowers.....very good experiment.

Marie

Thanks, everyone!

Otis, I think it'll be able to support it just fine. I do think the blooms may droop this first time being it's a young graft but I think by next year it'll handle them pretty well.

Kirk

Well, the bud fell off as did the leaves. Oh well. At least I should be able to expect some flowers in it's next cycle and hopefully be spiter mite free.

Kirk

Sorry to read about the spider mite attack. I hope your other plants weren't as attractive to the nasty critters. That is one very cool graft!

Cynthia

Kirk, update please?

So far the best experiment...

Old post but very nice! Great job!