Hi,
Just after a bit of advice/guidance. Has anyone had any success air layering a branch off a Callistemon?
How do natives respond to Layering?
Thanks in advance.
Air layering a Callistemon
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Re: Air layering a Callistemon
Yes it can be done - my experience has been they would rather callous than produce roots and it just takes a bit longer. I have done banksia integrifolia as well and had similar results.
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Re: Air layering a Callistemon
Hi Bougy , would you suggest adding a wire ring under the top cut to help prevent the callousing and thereby form roots , or will this not work
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Re: Air layering a Callistemon
I put 2 wire rings on any species that want to bridge rather than throw out roots. It is best to use fencing wire as aluminium wire usually breaks while twisting it.
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Re: Air layering a Callistemon
Haven't done a Callistemon, but have done a Mel that has shown pretty good success so far. The technique I used is in this thread, adopted from RayM who is a layering guru on this site.BikesandBonsai wrote:Hi,
Just after a bit of advice/guidance. Has anyone had any success air layering a branch off a Callistemon?
How do natives respond to Layering?
Thanks in advance.
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Need to update it... You've reminded me!
Good luck with it, keep updating - would love to watch the progression.
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Re: Air layering a Callistemon
I have layere Cllistemon several times with good success
did not have to resort to tourniquet, but it will not hurt at all too do so.
Ken
did not have to resort to tourniquet, but it will not hurt at all too do so.
Ken
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Re: Air layering a Callistemon
Thanks guys for all the replies . I was going to give it a go anyway.. Fingers crossed I'll be sure to update thread with any progression.
