This is Malone which I am making an air layer for a good forum member friend. This tree has a perfect side shoot which I will use. Last year I used Rooter Pots but this year I am trying The Air Propagator which you can get here   http://www.airpropagator.com/buy_online.php   



The Air Propagator comes as a clam shell in two halves.


I am using a couple of Root Riot Cubes as my rooting medium which I have moistened. You can buy some disc that you soak in water that are made especially for the Air Propagator. I used the RR Cubes last year and they work fine. I also use Q Plugs which I will show in a later post.


I scored the bark and applied Clonex. I then placed the two halves of the clam shell with the RR Cube medium inside around the area I wish the roots to form. I used two rubber bands to secure the two half shells.


I then staked the plant but it wasn't necessary to stake the shoot that is being air layered since it is resting against the container.


I will post additional info and pics later.

i need to take couple.. waiting for the weather to calm down a bit. 

yes,

please keep us posted on how this does
Thanks

Mike,
You manage to find the coolest stuff. I'm still using the giant cubes with a deli container. Please post the progress.

I hope it works.  I'm so "if it aint broke, don't fix it" type.  I just make a score on the bark, tie a bag around the limb, fill with damp potting soil, seal the top, wrap in foil, and leave it alone.  Always works.  Never had one fail, and it's cheap!

Suzi

Suzi, I am like that also in many ways but not with
my figs. Always looking for a better way to do things.

Mike, you live in a climate that demands better ways.  If I lived in a cold climate, I would do things like you.

Suz

Mike thanks for this.  I am trying my first air layer as soon as we get a little warmer up here, good luck.

You've inspired me.  I've been holding off on an air layer from my VdB.  Going to do it in the morning.

Just saw this, Mike. That's one lucky forum member.  :)

Well, I do Owe him. LOL

Thoughts on air propping green sucker shoots? Do I need to wait til they bark up a bit?

Nice set up Mike.
Keep us posted.