How To De-Graft Cacti - Stock Removal (strong language)

[@briancarpenter3040]

Thanks 🙏 walker

[@Zarathustra_was_first]

What is the white powder that you use?

[@anitajarone1193]

Hey ya!!! Good day to ya!!! 1st of all, I want to thank u for all that u have taught me since discovering ur channel. Especially about de-grafting as I can't find hardly ANYTHING about it anywhere else on u-tube or even around Google!!! Recently I bought a crested cactus cuz the internet but once it arrived to me, I realized (and was never informed) that not only was it grafted, but the rootstock was dieing!!! Practically complete MUSH! I have only been in the cactus collecting for less then 2 years and have NEVER grafted before, although I have been very interested in learning. But here I am having to learn quickly to de-graft before ever learning to graft 1st! So, my question to u kind sir, is Can I de-graft a crested cactus?? It does look like the rootsrock is imbedded into the cyon. Would I use kinda the same process as how u did the big "Chunker" lol u did?? I mean, to break it all down, I am just wanting to cut out as much of the embedded rootstock w/o cutting too much of the cyan, right?? And I just know that crested cactus grows differently so I am unsure if I can even de-graft a crested one. I wasn't planning on regrafting. I think it would do fine on its own roots. ANY help or suggestions u could give me, I would truly appreciate it!!! There truly isn't much info on Google. I would also suggest u put in a updated de-grafting videos showing us all again ur skills & techniques!! Again, I sure thank u and look forward to hearing back from u hopefully soon B4 this beautiful big crested cactus dies from being on a lame a** rootstock. Take good care & happy gardening to u as well!!! 😊

[@87walker]

Hello! Thank you for your message. Sorry for the late reply. Crested cacti can be degrafted, very much the same techniques are used. The crested ones can be a little more challenging but overall the technqiues are the same. If the stock is rotted, remove it all.

[@ToddBabs]

Well my requested video finally is out there!!! What in the substance of your white powder your using? Thanks for posting this!

[@87walker]

Finally! The white powder is rooting hormone powder, I only use the Yates brand, other ones I didn't find worked well if at all. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@look4keith]

How long were these cacti on their grafts? I don't think I heard you say.

[@87walker]

Good question! Usually things are grafted for 2-5 years.

[@patbeutler354]

Will the cut off produce new growth?

[@claudekim7876]

yea both the scion and rootstock will pup

[@imppen]

You told us in one of your videos why you're using Gardening Lime instead of Sulphur. I can't seem to find this actual moment anymore, do you mind please sharing your wisdom to why? :) I suppose it's much less nasty, but any other reasons?

[@87walker]

You have been watching for a while! Yes, I used to use garden lime but I switched to rooting powder as I find it more effective. The rooting powder seems to have some anti-bacterial qualities to it which I found very helpful!

[@imppen]

@@87walker Thanks! What rooting powder do you use? I like your videos, already subscribed :)

[@kenny77733]

hi try full pumice + max 5-6cm tall pots and maybe water them less this should work with the asterias greets from germany

[@trenttrent3228]

Cheers

[@claudekim7876]

so that brown stuff i always find it on all my degrafts when i first degraft it. i call it internal corking. (no idea what causes it or if its harmful tho i dont think it is. cuz ive left some on and they still root and still alive) (they kinda look like boogers lol)