Air layering Azaleas and Camellia

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Since now is the time I can do some air layering of Azaleas and Camellia does anyone have images of at what point do I have removed all the phoem?

Because besides the exterior azaleas are almost all green inside, I have read this awesome guide https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/the-science-of-air-layering.27034/ but I'm having doubts if I'm cutting enough so wanted to see if someone had some images of at what point should I remove for Azaleas and Camellias ?
 

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Here’s a couple videos, the first is azaleas and a bit dorky the second is for Rhodies and a lot better, but basically the same process, spaced ring cuts, longitudinal cut, peel/scrape and cover.



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Maybe i'm trying to do in too young branches and that is the reason I only see green
 

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Probably need to cut deeper.

Hopefully you are working with Evergreen azaleas? Deciduous are hard with lower success.

Branch thickness should be about 3/8” to just over 1/4” minimum…

Here’s two other resources, one featuring the one pliers method.



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Great!

Send some photos so we can see how this project goes please 😎

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Removal of the bark off evergreen azaleas is not necessary. The will root through their bark as long as there is constant moisture and a substrate for the roots to grow in.
 
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