lordy
Omono
I got this tree at an auction probably 5+ years ago. I have reason to believe it was from Stanley Chinn. The roots always bothered me, and after two major repottings I could never get it deep enough to cover them. See if you agree by reviewing the photos.
Anyway after Mother's day brunch at my place, I decided to do the air layer. There happens to be a good sized knot at the place I wanted to cut, and the bark was difficult to remove from that spot, but the rest of the ring came off very easily, basically in one piece.
Anyway, I split a 4" pot and put some sphagnum in the bottom and then some bonsai soil, after dusting with rooting hormone powder. Using wire I hung the pot from some branches above, and one beer later, all done. I hope to remove the pot in about 3 months, and have my fingers crossed that some good roots sprout.
Anyway after Mother's day brunch at my place, I decided to do the air layer. There happens to be a good sized knot at the place I wanted to cut, and the bark was difficult to remove from that spot, but the rest of the ring came off very easily, basically in one piece.
Anyway, I split a 4" pot and put some sphagnum in the bottom and then some bonsai soil, after dusting with rooting hormone powder. Using wire I hung the pot from some branches above, and one beer later, all done. I hope to remove the pot in about 3 months, and have my fingers crossed that some good roots sprout.