{"id":960,"date":"2023-06-22T07:32:01","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T07:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myindoorflora.com\/?page_id=960"},"modified":"2023-06-22T07:32:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T07:32:09","slug":"air-layering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myindoorflora.com\/growing-propagation\/techniques\/air-layering\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Layering Propagation: [Difficult-To-Root Woody Plants]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Air layering is a widely acknowledged method of plant propagation, especially potent for woody indoor plants. This technique traces its roots to ancient China and Japan, refined over centuries to aid the propagation of hard-to-root plant species. The principle of air layering lies in simulating the natural process of layering where a stem, still attached to the parent plant, forms roots at one of its nodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leveraging the parent plant’s nutrients, the stem develops a robust root system prior to being separated. This leads to a significantly higher success rate compared to conventional cuttings. Woody indoor plants, renowned for their dense and resilient nature, are often propagated via air layering. However, the process requires careful execution – from the selection of an appropriate stem to the eventual separation of the new plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this comprehensive guide, we illuminate the entire process of air layering, providing practical advice, backed by scientific understanding, to foster your propagation success. Let’s embark on this rewarding journey of plant multiplication.<\/p>\n\n\n