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Cut or let it grow ?

Hi there :)
I am here seeking help from any expert who can guide me whether to cut my adenium or to let it grow. I have 2 adeniums; 1 double white and the other double red.
The 1 show below with 2 branches is double white.


I am also attaching a pic of the double red. please tell me if I should cut a branch of each and graft it on the other.

Also guide me from where should I cut the brach from as I am new with this and I haven't ever cut a branch or grafted it.


Thanks in advance :)

Comments (12)

  • 9 years ago

    Cuts at an angle of 45 degrees look better long term. Use sharp tools

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I just want to add to where you should cut. If I understand it correctly, you have two grafted plants. Make sure you cut above the grafted line. Otherwise, your plants will revert back to it original flower. Normally, the grafted line is located just below the first branch out.

    It sounded like you want to have two different flowers on each plant. If you're new to this, I suggest you to cut the branch a little higher up. If it didn't take, you have room to redo. There are many clips on YouTube show you how to graft. It fairly easy. The key to success is to have a clean cut and patience. I found the glade plastic wrap is the best to use because it doesn't create humidity. If you use other materials to cover the graft and it does create humidity inside, make sure you uncover slowly. Otherwise, you will kill the sion. 1st photo shows humidity has be cleared and safe to uncover. 2nd photo I cut a small hole to let the humidity escapes. Once it is cleared, it is okay to uncover

  • 9 years ago

    Thanks for your feedback @thezombies and @Shang . I think I'll go ahead with cutting the leggy branch a little so that it encourages branching. I'll keep you guys updated. :)

  • 9 years ago

    Aki, if you didn't already know. You can grow adenium from cutting. 6 inches cutting is ideal. Cut off all the leave except for a couple at the top. Just let the cutting sits for three days. Then you can plant it in the same soil mix. Just dont water it too much until you see new grow.

  • 9 years ago

    Hi Shang, propagating seems a better option to me. Thanks. How long does it generally take for the cutting to root? Should I cover the cutting in zip lock bag ?

  • 9 years ago

    No, just let it air dry for three days. After planting keep the soils slightly moist and out of direct sunlight

  • 9 years ago

    Hi guys,

    I decided to cut the leggy branches and propagate them. Here's an update how I went ahead with it. I hope I did it right.


    Before pic of the plant.

    After I cut it.

    These are the cuttings.

    One of the branches was more than 10 inches long so I decided to make 2 out of it.

    So now I have a total of 3 cuttings.

    I've left them in open to dry off. It's a warm place where I've kept them receiving indirect lighting.


    Hope I've done it properly. Kindly share your views and suggestions :)

    Happy Gardening :)

  • 9 years ago

    Aki, if you still have the big leaves on the cutting, you can pull them off. Save the tiny leave on the top. The cut you made to the plant is perfect. In a week, the plant and you will be happy. This is how my plant looks after a week I pruned it.

  • 9 years ago

    Hi,

    I need urgent help!!!

    I've kept the cuttings to dry for 2 days. But today morning I noticed that the cutting became too leggy. So I transplanted them to a pot and watered it. They are still droopy after 12 hrs. What can I do? Will I lose them ?


  • 9 years ago

    Yar, not all cutting will make it. The upper 1/2 appeared to be too young. Younger cutting is harder to root than older one (1-2 years old branch). Since the plant doesn't have any root, I will suggest you to remove or cut the bigger leaves 2/3 off. More leaves mean the branch has to waste more energy to keep the leaves alive. It appeared the medium holding a lot of water. More water mean death to adenium cutting.

  • 9 years ago

    agree. without roots, there is no use watering it, nothing there yet to take up any water.