Cintia knizei from seed

For the discussion of topics related to the conservation, cultivation, propagation and exhibition of cacti & other succulents.
Forum rules
For the discussion of topics related to the conservation, cultivation, propagation, exhibition & science of cacti & other succulents only.

Please respect all forum members opinions and if you can't make a civil reply, don't reply!
User avatar
Phil_SK
Moderator
Posts: 5442
https://www.behance.net/kuchnie-warszawa
Joined: 11 Jan 2007
Branch: MACCLESFIELD & EAST CHESHIRE
Country: UK
Role within the BCSS: Forum Moderator
Location: Stockport, UK

Re: Cintia knizei from seed

Post by Phil_SK »

AnTTun wrote:Speaking of cintia.. anyone knows good grafting stock for it? I tried three so far and it grows quite elongated on all of them.
Have you tried Opuntia humifusa yet? I grafted one seedling of mine when they were about 6 months old. It's here side-by-side with an ungrafted one (although these are stunted by neglect and a bit damaged at soil level by a recent overheating incident). It's an excellent stock for keeping the scion shape but doesn't always accelerate growth much so it's better to deal with (for example) rotting sensitivity rather than for when fast growth is wanted. It is supposed to be good at growing in width as the scion does, rather than 'necking' - not sure about that yet.
P6300011b.jpg
P6300014.JPG
Phil Crewe, BCSS 38143. Mostly S. American cacti, esp. Lobivia, Sulcorebutia and little Opuntia
User avatar
AnTTun
BCSS Member
Posts: 2882
Joined: 14 Jul 2010
Branch: None
Country: Croatia
Contact:

Re: Cintia knizei from seed

Post by AnTTun »

Thanks for the tip Phil_SK. I wasn't too lucky with my o. humifusa grafting efforts so I threw it away ( :) :( ). But I might try some other opuntia stock and see what happens...
TTcacti - C&S database software - http://www.ttimpact.hr/anttun/
User avatar
Phil_SK
Moderator
Posts: 5442
Joined: 11 Jan 2007
Branch: MACCLESFIELD & EAST CHESHIRE
Country: UK
Role within the BCSS: Forum Moderator
Location: Stockport, UK

Re: Cintia knizei from seed

Post by Phil_SK »

Persevere with humifusa. I think some of the other opuntias will 'push' the scion too much (except fragilis, perhaps). humifusa spends most of the year looking very shrivelled and even when the scion is growing well it looks a bit rubbish. Make sure it's properly rehydrated before you do the graft, though.
P6300013.JPG
That's about as un-wrinkled as that one gets!
Phil Crewe, BCSS 38143. Mostly S. American cacti, esp. Lobivia, Sulcorebutia and little Opuntia
yonnoy
Registered Guest
Posts: 46
Joined: 11 Aug 2019
Branch: None
Country: PERU

Re: Cintia knizei from seed

Post by yonnoy »

Hello,

Do you know how many cm in diameter and height is a very old Cintia knizei non-grafted?
I have seen pics with 4 cm diameter and 10 cm height.
Post Reply