I love air-layering! It's more full proof and I find it's faster! I know some people use perlite to air layer but haven't tried that yet. I also can't stand spagnum. I recently air-layered my monstera and it turned out great. I chopped my ficus elastica Tineke because it seemed to not grow and just stuck the top in leca and they turned into established plants! I didn't even think about air layering it, but I think I'll try that next time! So fun experimenting with plants! 🙂
Thanks for watching Jasmine. I really liked this method of propagation and really should have too much difficulty since it has already been rooted in soil. I have a rhaphidophora decursiva currently airlayering as well so stay tuned for that!
This turned out great! I have a tall Altissima I've been wanting to try this method on. I need to get some sharper cutting tools but now I'm much less worried about mangling my poor tree. Thanks for taking the time to share!
I don’t know why it never crossed my mind that you could air layer with soil🤔 I’ve only ever seen it done with moss but if you can prop in soil why couldn’t you air layer! Great video and thanks for opening up my eyes lol 👀💚
I believe if you propagate on the lower, older trunk it should work as well as rhe younger trunk coz you'd be peeling the bark anyway. That's how they multiply ficus elastica trees back home. These grow like actual trees everywhere. Great video, Jeff. 👏
Nice video. Thank you for posting. I’m surprised that you cut it with so few roots. Thought you would have waited for more roots before cutting it. I’m interesting in seeing how the cutting progresses after being cut for the mother plant.
I think it will do well in a larger pot. It really didn't really have much more room to grow in the little container. I will keep everyone posted! Thanks for watching!
Great video. I've never seen an air layer being done on that type of plant. I would suggest putting the rooting hormone above the cut in the bark rather than directly on it.
Hey Angela. I didn't have to water at all over the two months. This container kept the humidity in and did its job. I have another airlayering project going and it looks like that soil is getting slightly dry so I'll have to add a bit of water in there.
I definitely think I’ll be trying this on my burgundy elastica soon. I’m curious how the mother plant is doing and if it started branching anywhere else yet?😊
That one would make me nervous but the good thing with airlayering aroids is you don't have to make any cuts, just add soil around aerial roots. How long have you been rooting yours? I am currently airlayering a rhaphidophora decursiva and it has roots already.
So, the bottom half of the propagation, did it propagate one shoot or did it give two shoots? Just curious to see what the bottom half looks like after a while.
This was super helpful! I have a Ficus Burgundy that was getting way too tall. I was scared to death to cut it but I did and put the top in water. I wanted to layer it like this but was so afraid I’d mess it up and kill the plant. It’s been about a week and I haven’t seen any roots starting. I didn’t know if something was wrong because when I root Pothos this way they are fully ready to pot in two weeks. I guess Ficus must take longer. I am saving this so next time I can try this method. Does the milky sap in the water cause any problems? Thanks so much. 💚🌱🌿🪴💚
Ficus do take a long time to root....usually around 2 months. I have never had any issue with the sap in the water, but maybe change it out after a week or so. These typically root well in water so don't worry too much!
The mother plant only got one branch after this video. I pruned it again a few months ago and it finally got multiple branches.....th-cam.com/users/shortsvYssSFqZkL4?feature=share
This video took about 2 months to film as I wanted to show the success of this fun propagation method! Hope you all enjoy.
I'd love to see a follow-up to how both plants look a year later!
I love air-layering! It's more full proof and I find it's faster! I know some people use perlite to air layer but haven't tried that yet. I also can't stand spagnum. I recently air-layered my monstera and it turned out great. I chopped my ficus elastica Tineke because it seemed to not grow and just stuck the top in leca and they turned into established plants! I didn't even think about air layering it, but I think I'll try that next time! So fun experimenting with plants! 🙂
Thanks for watching Jasmine. I really liked this method of propagation and really should have too much difficulty since it has already been rooted in soil. I have a rhaphidophora decursiva currently airlayering as well so stay tuned for that!
What a brilliant idea to use the water bottle. Love it!
It was actually pretty easy!
This is the coolest thing ever!!!
I know, right!
Thank you for sharing beautiful and amazing plants ❤❤
Thanks Jillian
Such fun to see the root growth! I've propagated the elastica using water and it worked well but this method looks fun.
I thought so too!
Great video! I loved watching the surgery portion 🤣. Fantastic idea to use the water bottle!
Plant surgery 🤣 Next is tree grafting.
Loved how you did this. Such a pretty plant. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks Chris!
This turned out great! I have a tall Altissima I've been wanting to try this method on. I need to get some sharper cutting tools but now I'm much less worried about mangling my poor tree. Thanks for taking the time to share!
Thanks Acara!
Loved this video! Such good explanation and demo on air layering and love seeing the progression.
Thanks so much!
I don’t know why it never crossed my mind that you could air layer with soil🤔 I’ve only ever seen it done with moss but if you can prop in soil why couldn’t you air layer! Great video and thanks for opening up my eyes lol 👀💚
I have another plant that I am airlayering and again another success
This was so so soooo cool! Thank you so much for this! It couldn't have gone any better!
Thanks Bionca! I really enjoyed this video and I'm glad it worked out
I’ll try this method when my plants mature abit! Thanks for the info👍
I think it worked out so good. Good luck whenever you propagate yours!
👍 nice! Very helpful! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
I believe if you propagate on the lower, older trunk it should work as well as rhe younger trunk coz you'd be peeling the bark anyway. That's how they multiply ficus elastica trees back home. These grow like actual trees everywhere. Great video, Jeff. 👏
Yes, they grow huge! Thanks
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Nice video. Thank you for posting.
I’m surprised that you cut it with so few roots. Thought you would have waited for more roots before cutting it. I’m interesting in seeing how the cutting progresses after being cut for the mother plant.
I think it will do well in a larger pot. It really didn't really have much more room to grow in the little container. I will keep everyone posted! Thanks for watching!
Great video. I've never seen an air layer being done on that type of plant. I would suggest putting the rooting hormone above the cut in the bark rather than directly on it.
Makes sense.....I just smothered it everywhere.
@@EverythingPlants it may help with the issue where part of the trunk reverted. It also may not because air layering is tricky business.
Success!🤩🤩🤩🤩 Great video!!!🥰
Thanks! It's was fun to make this one.
Great video Jeff! How often did you need to water the air layering? When it dries out or keep it moist? Going to try this method.
Hey Angela. I didn't have to water at all over the two months. This container kept the humidity in and did its job. I have another airlayering project going and it looks like that soil is getting slightly dry so I'll have to add a bit of water in there.
Hi Jeff! The latex is not toxic, but some ppl do fund they're allergic.
Yes, it can be an irritant lol Thanks plant friend!
@@EverythingPlants you bet 😁
I definitely think I’ll be trying this on my burgundy elastica soon. I’m curious how the mother plant is doing and if it started branching anywhere else yet?😊
Hey Justine! The mother plant only produced one branch so I'll be chopping it again in the spring to try again for multiple branches
Hi! Looks awesome. How’s this plant doing a year later?? @everythingplants
They continued to grow so well then I gave them away lol
I air layered my monstera albo, still haven’t worked up the courage to cut it tho
That one would make me nervous but the good thing with airlayering aroids is you don't have to make any cuts, just add soil around aerial roots. How long have you been rooting yours? I am currently airlayering a rhaphidophora decursiva and it has roots already.
So, the bottom half of the propagation, did it propagate one shoot or did it give two shoots? Just curious to see what the bottom half looks like after a while.
It only gave me one stem
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This was super helpful! I have a Ficus Burgundy that was getting way too tall. I was scared to death to cut it but I did and put the top in water. I wanted to layer it like this but was so afraid I’d mess it up and kill the plant. It’s been about a week and I haven’t seen any roots starting. I didn’t know if something was wrong because when I root Pothos this way they are fully ready to pot in two weeks. I guess Ficus must take longer. I am saving this so next time I can try this method. Does the milky sap in the water cause any problems? Thanks so much. 💚🌱🌿🪴💚
Ficus do take a long time to root....usually around 2 months. I have never had any issue with the sap in the water, but maybe change it out after a week or so. These typically root well in water so don't worry too much!
@@EverythingPlants thanks
Press and seal might work.
Assuming you mean for the sap.
Can you show the mother plant now? Does that pink spike just grow back up the middle 😅idk the name but from where the leaves unfurl
The mother plant only got one branch after this video. I pruned it again a few months ago and it finally got multiple branches.....th-cam.com/users/shortsvYssSFqZkL4?feature=share
What is dripping is latex/rubber yes?
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Thanks Norma!
YEAH... That's Pretty C💚💚L!!!
Thanks!
Hi dear can i know what fertilizer do you use for your rubber plant?
Hello. I use dyna grow foliage pro for all my plants!
Oh, and good thing your foot wasn’t under where the shears dropped. 😮
I didn't even think of that 🤣
I've jad this happen before. Straight into my big toe! The blood was horrific. Those shears are so well weighted lol
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A few rocks might help hold it up right.
The cut portion are you meaning?
So much work. Might as well put it in water since both take 2 months anywy
The nice thing about this method is there is virtually no transition time when potting into soil. I would definitely do this method again.