Reproduction by air layering - how to?
How plants multiply airborne
“There are many plants whose cuttings are poorly rooted in water. How to propagate such plants? Air layering comes to the rescue ...
This is the name of the root formation on the cuttings on the mother plant itself. You can practice doing "air lay" on indoor plants.
After all, it is this method that makes layering on rare varieties of gooseberries or currants. And in the new season you can propagate berry and ornamental shrubs! ”
See also: Reproduction of plants by layers
Reproduction by air layers - master class
1. On the bark under the sheet with a sharp knife we make longitudinal incisions so that a ring without bark is obtained.
2. Here is the result.
3. Cut out a small piece of polyethylene film.
4. We put moss sphagnum in the water. It absorbs and retains moisture.
5. We dip a finger in the rootstock.
6. We put the corn root on the place cleared of the bark.
7. Then wrap it with wet moss-sphagnum, which is known for its antiseptic properties and will protect the plant from fungal diseases. And on top of moss wrap this place with polyethylene.
8. And now we make a "sweetie"! On both sides we tie the ends of the film with a rope. Attention! We tie the lower end tightly to the knot ... And the upper end - to the bow, because it will have to be untied or loosened periodically.
9. From time to time weaken the upper knot and with the help of a watering can with a thin nose, carefully water our "candy". If the moss is light, it means it is dry - it is time to water it, if it is dark - wet.
10. In a month or two, when the future cuttings formed roots, it is cut off and transplanted into the soil.
© Author: Natalya Grigoryeva Photo: Igor Piskarev
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