How To Reproduce Brugmansia Via Air Layering

[birdandthe]

great stuff !!! not in my propogating manual

[inannarising1]

Can I do this with a dumb cane plant? I've seen them do air layering for it but I can't understand how to do it without actually seeing how its done. Thanks.

[1EAGardener]

Visit Arghya Gardens on line for more information.

[balmainguy]

@1EAGardener I've never seen air layering without either removing a section of the bark or cutting halfway through the stem. Do you usually use this method or is it something which is specific to Brugmansia?

[1EAGardener]

I don't have any experience with olive trees, but it is generally better to take cutting in the spring when temperatures are between 70 - 80 degrees. You could try rooting them indoors in pots that are placed on a heating mat.

[andreilucaci81]

I have olive trees in my work plays garden so now we are in the begining of winter..is getting cold at nights..i choose a medium strait branch from the bottom of the tree..will it root in the middle of winter or maybe in the spring??

[1EAGardener]

Good at air layering - not so good typist...LOL!

[1EAGardener]

You're very welcome!

[1EAGardener]

Yor're very welcome!

[wthimmaiah]

Very, very clever. Thank you very much for the tip.

[bobbymalta73]

Thanks for sharing mate!

[1EAGardener]

@bobbymalta73 You're welcome. :)

[amsterdamob]

Wouldn't you want something more like 50%/50% perlite and peat moss? It seems like the nutrients in the potting soil would cause slower root development.

[1EAGardener]

I use 50% Perlite/50% potting mix with great success.

[sunnybird1277]

Without cutting the bark. ???

No photo of the new roots...???

Spare me....

[1EAGardener]

The last photo depicts the plant re-potted.

The roots are in the pot.

Trust me.

[jofly17]

I have to agree. That is basically a cutting not really air-layering. Angel trumpets, you just cut , stick in the ground or pot and they grow.

[1EAGardener]

@jofly17 The idea is to have the entire tree available for making seed while it

sets roots. A tree stock this size would have to be pruned sharply and kept out

of service if it were propagated as a

cutting. With this method, the tree remains

in service and productive...no blossoms

lost.

[1EAGardener]

No, it isn't necessary to remove any bark. As long as you have the small, raised "nubbies" on the stem, you're ok.

[aoknponte]

Thank you for your prompt response it shows you are an OK guy, thank you, Nick .

[aoknponte]

Got a question, are you supposed to take some bark off to help the roots formation? your video does not show it.

[1EAGardener]

No, no need to remove any bark. As long as "nubbies" are present, you're good to go.

[1EAGardener]

You're welcome.

[aoknponte]

PRETTY CLEAR AND SIMPLE, THANK YOU

[1EAGardener]

You're welcome.