Research S. divinorum X C. scutellarioides (grafting experiments)

[stuartroelke]

I haven’t tried grafting Salvia divinorum to Coleus scutellarioides yet! The included photo depicts my first ever plant graft (Coleus to Coleus). There have been recent attempts in other communities to graft Salvia to Coleus, though none seem to have been successful. I’m equipped with everything necessary to give it a try myself in the upcoming months.

There’s no good reason to perform this graft in terms of growth—both plants develop quickly on their native rootstock. My specific goal is to determine whether or not it would be possible to form a graft chimera or graft hybrid (the latter being a significantly more exciting prospect).

Let the games begin.

 

[stuartroelke]

Fresh Coleus cuttings have been started for the experiment. Once rooted, I will transplant them into soil, wait a week, then attempt to graft Salvia divinorum on top.

 

[stuartroelke]

Coleus has rooted, so I transferred it into some soil. One week left before I attempt to graft Salvia divinorum onto it.