Grafted mangosteen progress

[Jsvand5]

These were only grafted about a week and a half ago so I am assuming there isnt a real connection yet but I'm still a little encouraged. First one was grafted onto a mangosteen I had planted in the ground a few months ago. Second one was grafted by Warren in Puerto Rico and is still potted. I thought this one was a goner at first. The new growth molded and turned black but now it seems to be pushing out green leaves. I have 6 graded onto mangosteen root stock and 2 grafted onto Yellow mangosteen stock all together. I'll be happy with one good one.

[SamiC]

Amazing. Was this all during your PR trip? Would be cool to see the progress in a couple months.

[Tropicaliste]

I applaud you for your attempt at this. Wish I had the means to try this.

[DurianLover]

How many days after grafting second fellow was travelling already? If I understood correctly that's pretty good result considering stress of travel at such weakened period.

[TropicalFruitHunters]

John came up with a method of packing his plants that would have foiled 99.9% of USPS's attempts of destroying a package.  He purchased some inexpensive plastic tubes...like a cheaper version of PVC.  Had them cut in 2 foot sections.  His plants were able to perfectly squeeze down into the tubes allowing him to keep them in the original soil and nursery container/bag.  This made for a very snug, very safe and as stress-free as possible trip home.  No crushed or folded in half box with this!  It was truly thinking outside the BOX!!   

[simon_grow]

How are the double rootstock plants doing?

Simon

[John Travis]

Best of luck with those. Mangosteens are one of my favorite fruits. Keep us posted.

[Jsvand5]

How are the double rootstock plants doing?

Simon

Both are still green. Haven't noticed anything pushing through the tape yet but I have them taped pretty heavy so I can't get a good look. I forgot that I had one of the double rootstocks in a pot so I actually have 3 grafted. All together I have 6 grafts on mangosteen stock, 3 on yellow mangosteen, one on madrono, and one on magnifolia.

[Felipe]

John came up with a method of packing his plants that would have foiled 99.9% of USPS's attempts of destroying a package.  He purchased some inexpensive plastic tubes...like a cheaper version of PVC.  Had them cut in 2 foot sections.  His plants were able to perfectly squeeze down into the tubes allowing him to keep them in the original soil and nursery container/bag.  This made for a very snug, very safe and as stress-free as possible trip home.  No crushed or folded in half box with this!  It was truly thinking outside the BOX!!   

Plastic tubes... thats a great idea!

[GwenninPR]

That is great!  Good luck with continued green!

[FloridaGreenMan]

John
You are always on the cutting edge of grafting and horticultural innovation...keep up the good work!!!!!

[Jsvand5]

Next update. Two grafted onto mangosteen have died. One that was double stone grafted onto yellow mangosteen died. All others still look good with 2 still pushing out green leaves. Still have 6 on mangosteen stock, 2 on yellow mangosteen, one on madrono, and one on grandifolia.

[Jsvand5]

Looks like at least a couple successes. 2 of the 4 grafted in Puerto Rico look like takes. The ones I grafted here I'm still not sure about. Some are still green and a few have died.

[vitiga]

that's great ! Which grafting technique did you use ?

[Jsvand5]

that's great ! Which grafting technique did you use ?

All wedges

[vitiga]

 "V" shaped wedges ?