One propagation technique that is about as natural as growing plants from seed is not commonly used in nursery production, simply because it is not productive enough. “Layering,” which is ...

You can propagate plants by layering. Dan Gill. LSU AgCenter Horticulturist. ... At a point 12 to 18 inches from the tip, wound the stem as described for simple layering.

Layering works for perennial plants that have stems that are near or at ground level. Evergreen perennial plants, such as shrubs, roses, Autumn Sage, and rosemary, can be rooted through the simple ...

Layering, though less well known, is another method of plant propagation that's easy and reliable. Early summer is an excellent time to layer woody plants, such as shrubs, as they'll have the rest ...

Best plants for air layering propagation ‘Magnolias, camellias , and citrus trees are difficult to propagate by cuttings,’ ...

A rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is an easy-care houseplant that can be propagated by air layering or stem cuttings. In only a few weeks, you can make new plants to give away to friends or keep to ...

Rubber plants can also be propagated by cuttings from shoot tips. Cuttings should be about 4 to 6 inches long and be made just below where a leaf attaches to a stem.

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Walter Reeves answers Atlanta-area lawn and garden questions, such as why air layering Japanese maple trees and non-fruit-bearing weeping mulberry trees might fail.