\u00a9 2020 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Wedge a toothpick or small piece of wood into the cut to keep it from closing, then wrap the moss around the cut and secure it with floral ties or plant twine. Make a second one-quartr-inch-deep horizontal cut around the stem 1 1/2 inches below the first.Make a vertical cut from the top horizontal cut to the bottom horizontal cut. Air layering propagates plants by stimulating new root development on the upper portion of the plant such as the trunk or branch. Taking cuttings is a better technique for smaller, younger stems as they can survive off of capillary action delivering water and nutrients to the plant. If you’ve been afraid to air-layer, don’t be. Taking Cuttings. The ackee branch I grafted at the same time did very little in that time period. Unless you faint at the sight of sap.Here’s a video I filmed demonstrating air-layers on two different fruit trees, along with the results six months later:I love this technique. Grasp the ends between your thumbs and forefingers and fold it toward the stem with several 1-inch folds.

wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Place the pot in a shaded area and remove the bag after four days if it has rained heavily or eight days if it has been relatively dry.A.J. It is inspiring.How amazing!

Like other forms of plant propagation, such as rooting and division, air layering creates a new root system, but one that emerges from an intentionally wounded section of stem. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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