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Title: Air Layering Post by: DEJavu on June 04, 2012, 04:11:15 PM Hi, I'm the new kid on the block looking for help. I have had no luck in rooting cuttings and am considering trying air layering. Has anyone had any luck with this method? I have a Rosa Sinensis I would like to start a new plant from. Right now I have 7 cuttings in water from this plant, but if they fail I want to try something else. Thanks.
Title: Re: Air Layering Post by: Charlie on June 05, 2012, 04:28:32 AM Air layering is seldom used with hibiscus but I do know of a few cases where it was tried with some success. What variety of H rosa-sinensis are you trying to root? Some varieties root readily while others won't root at all. If your plant is old, with all old wood, that could present a problem even in a variety that does root. Your best bet is with wood that is this year's growth but after it starts to turn brown and firm up.
Charlie Title: Re: Air Layering Post by: DEJavu on June 05, 2012, 10:41:43 AM Charlie,
Thanks for your advice. I have no idea what this plant's pedigree is. I bought it last fall when the growing season was over and watered and fed it through the winter, and it rewarded me with some blooms. I pruned it back this spring and have those cuttings in water as you suggested. Maybe I will just content myself with that and enjoy whatever "George" does. This picture was taken Feb. 8th, maybe that will give you some indication of the type. (http://) |