Air Layered - now what do I do?

[jwishbone]

Hi guys

Ive got some roots growing on an acer and tea tree

what do I do now..

do i cut it off the main branch, reduce leaves, and plant in a pot?

is it that simple......

or is there another step that I need to attend too....first?


thanks guys

[kcpoole]

I took off 2 layers last week

Cut them off and trimmed the protruding stem.
Spread the roots a little if they can , but ensure you do not break them ( this can wait till next repot ).
Pot them up, trim any excess foliage and plonk them on the bench to recover. ( no direct sun and good care).
Feed in about 6 weeks after showing signs of new growth

ken

[jwishbone]

great advise thanks

how do I know (or judge) that theres enough roots available on the air layering to support the stump that I cut off...

how do you guys judge it?

[jwishbone]

also

should I expect die back when repotted?

or is that a bad sign of unhealthy tree?

[kcpoole]

also

should I expect die back when repotted?

or is that a bad sign of unhealthy tree?

I wait till i can readily identify a few different roots, and when they start wrap around the inside of the plastic.

Only would get dieback if the roots cannot support the amount of foliage. the 2 I did recently have not died off at all

Ken

[jwishbone]

ok cool

I might leave it a little longer to get more roots growing....

thanks heaps mate

[Jamie]

the more roots you have in there to support the tree the better of you will be! the advice you have been given is good


good luck mate


jamie