Air layering

[kelinu]

 :)I have a very large ficus benjamina, and I would like to know when is the right time for air layering, or propagate by cuttings. Thanks for any answer.

[officer]

Hi Kelinu,

Re: Air layering - Ficus benjamina.

Right now is the optimum time to air layer this plant, but, you have to utilise rather thick (min 10mm) stems. If you keep this plant indoors, the air-layering will look very unsightly. You can also propagate this plant via tip cuttings. Use the currently growing fresh growth (about 10 - 14cm long)and root in the usual way. It will be beneficial if you take a lot of cuttings, plant them in a pot containing a mixture of horticultural sand and peat (50/50) and put the pot in a sealed, clear, plastic bag, thus creating a miniature greenhouse. Remember to open the bag for a few minutes every 24 hours, thus ensuring air circulation and air change. For further info utilise Google - mention plant and method preferred. Hope this has been useful. Regards, Officer

[kelinu]

illum qtajt u hawwilt il-bicciet li raqqadt f'Gunju li ghadda, u kellhom balla gheruq mhux hazin.  Nispera li jaqbdu sew.
Grazzi

[MG]

Ghandu jkollok success. Tifqaghhiex b'l-ilma, biss.

MG