But what if it is a branch I wouldn't like to loose.If it an evergreen variety cuttings usually work nicely without the bother of an air layer. Here is a decent article on Azalea propagation - http://azaleas.org/index.pl/azpropagate.html#lay
Grimmy
But what if it is a branch I wouldn't like to loose. Is this just as simple as any other air layer?
I always recommend using a little pot with soil mix or perlite instead of moss in plastic. I think it produces more reliable radial roots that are easier to sort out.
Whatever makes the trees happy man! I don't judge- drug addiction is a disease, right? ...Lol, what are trying to do? Get the azaleas high?
Just to update this- I airlayered about a half dozen azaleas this year or more... damn near every one took! Their roots are a little more fine and not as substantial as say a Maple or something, but the same processes work just fine. I had success on larger branches, using the layer to "get the roots started" then separating transferring the partially rooted branch/cutting to a pot with soil...I generally have about 50% success with Azalea cuttings... Never done a layer- oughta work fine though. They have thinner bark, so might not need to cur in as deep as some trees...
I always recommend using a little pot with soil mix or perlite instead of moss in plastic. I think it produces more reliable radial roots that are easier to sort out.
What substrate did you use?tried 2 last summer, both died, not a single root.
Don't feel bad, azaleas do that where I live just by planting themdied
Hahahaha!Don't feel bad, azaleas do that where I live just by planting them
Aaron
It was coarsely chopped sphagnum and DE, in a cut plastic cup.What substrate did you use?
Maybe. Or it could be that the loss of auxin below the girdle caused the xylem to be plugged (iow, the branch 'thought' it had been pruned).I think maybe I did the layers too early in the season. I think I did them in spring, as soon as I noticed it growing.
Should've waited for stronger summer growth.
I did it successfully always after flowering, May/June.I think maybe I did the layers too early in the season. I think I did them in spring, as soon as I noticed it growing.
Should've waited for stronger summer growth.
I'm with Eric Group up thread. Perlite surprised me since I started using it. I'm using it for all layering and cuttings now. Don't use moss anymore. Give it a go and compare it to sphagnum...This year, I'll try sphagnum only
I use my regular soil mix for most if my trees, I've never actually boughten a bag of spaghnum moss.I'm with Eric Group up thread. Perlite surprised me since I started using it. I'm using it for all layering and cuttings now. Don't use moss anymore. Give it a go and compare it to sphagnum...