Air layer from hell

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AZFig

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Posted 1445996662	Reply with quote #1

Welcome, this is my air layer from hell. I hope you enjoy it!!! Attached Images received_1508728472754432.jpeg (75.58 KB, 259 views) __________________ JUSTIN Zone 8a Wishlist-Genovese Nero

jkuo

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Posted 1445996931	Reply with quote #2

If you had just chosen to space your cups a little differently, you could have fit one more! __________________ Johnny - Lancaster, PA, Zone 6b Plants I'm growing: Google Doc

Smungung

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Posted 1445996950	Reply with quote #3

Omg.... I saw that and I'm laughing like crazy at the fact you named it the air layer from hell. Good luck with it! __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

Charlie

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Posted 1445997047	Reply with quote #4

I love it, what you have done but could do without the hell part. :) __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

figpig_66

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Posted 1445997096	Reply with quote #5

Now thats muti tasking __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

Mario_1

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Posted 1446040842	Reply with quote #6

Very creative __________________ Wallingford CT, USA zone 6a would be happy to meet and get together with other members near me Wish list; Any fig from any specific place anywhere in Italy

starch

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Posted 1446041355	Reply with quote #7

That is awesome! :) __________________ Location: USDA Zone 9b / Sunset 13. Chandler, AZ Currently producing fruit and scions: Violette de Bordeaux, Panache, Black Mission, Black Jack, Smith, Col de Dame Gris, Marseilles Black VS, Red Lebanese (Bekaa) Small Trees / Currently rooting: lots Wish List: Ponte Tresa, Italian 258, Genovese Nero (not Rob's)

chucklikestofish

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Posted 1446041816	Reply with quote #8

Quote: Originally Posted by AZFig Welcome, this is my air layer from hell. I hope you enjoy it!!! ~cool,i like it ~ __________________

ADelmanto

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Posted 1446048620	Reply with quote #9

Funny. What variety? __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

Mario_1

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Posted 1446050891	Reply with quote #10

That's what's nice about this forum there is always new versions on how to do the same thing no matter how crazy it may seem. I'm sure someone has a different version to do this, I just wouldn't know what to do with somany plants of same variety __________________ Wallingford CT, USA zone 6a would be happy to meet and get together with other members near me Wish list; Any fig from any specific place anywhere in Italy

Smyfigs

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Posted 1446060945	Reply with quote #11

Quote: Originally Posted by AZFig Welcome, this is my air layer from hell. I hope you enjoy it!!! Oh my gosh!!! How cool is your idea! I guess I can imagine how you got those cups around the branch but...do you have a diagram? :-D __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

jdsfrance

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Posted 1446062961	Reply with quote #12

Hi AZFig, Did you buy some land ? LOL Let us know how many do root ! And by the way, which strain is that ? Is it rdb ? Is it a productive one ? Dark ? yellow/green ? Good luck ! __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

ChrisK

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Posted 1446067148 · Edited	Reply with quote #13

Very nice Justin! What a bold idea. I bet 100% (root)! Reminds me of the song: this little figgy went to market, this little figgy stayed home, this little figgy had...... Well you get it ;) __________________ ChrisK Atl GA Zone 7b-8a

AZFig

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Posted 1446076924	Reply with quote #14

This is a Ronde de Bordeaux fig tree. It is a nice alternative to trying to root cuttings, should be a 100% success rate. These are just little Dixie cups, but I just found some little cups with lids on amazon so I can seal in the moisture. I think they are 5.5oz's, trying to get one plant for every two nodes. Maybe next time I will do the whole tree and post pics, I believe every man, women, and child needs a fig tree. :) __________________ JUSTIN Zone 8a Wishlist-Genovese Nero

eboone

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Posted 1446078010	Reply with quote #15

Quote: Originally Posted by AZFig I believe every man, women, and child needs a fig tree. :) ...or 3 __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

Charlie

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Posted 1446082111	Reply with quote #16

Highly likely there will also be green shoots come up from the nodes in the cups. __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

coop951

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Posted 1446082448	Reply with quote #17

Brilliant Justin. And hilarious Well done mate __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

Smungung

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Posted 1446083396	Reply with quote #18

What are you going to do with 9 nine air layers? __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

chucklikestofish

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Posted 1446118485	Reply with quote #19

COOL I LIKE IT __________________

GreenFin

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Posted 1446132328	Reply with quote #20

Quote: Originally Posted by AZFig Maybe next time I will do the whole tree and post pics That would be awesome to see! It would make a great avatar, too :) __________________ James, zone 6a Kansas (zone 10 greenhouses); wish list is in my profile http://www.FigCuttings.com

chucklikestofish

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Posted 1446144778 · Edited	Reply with quote #21

i did eight layers today in the greenhouse,(4)kathleen black,(2)celeste,and (2) violete de bordeaux ,these are my exotic trees __________________

chucklikestofish

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Posted 1446144830	Reply with quote #22

Quote: Originally Posted by eboone Quote: Originally Posted by AZFig I believe every man, women, and child needs a fig tree. :) ...or 3 ~or200~ __________________

Smyfigs

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Posted 1446148327	Reply with quote #23

I would love to have many fig trees!! Would love to walk amongst them and taste their sweet fruit each morning like that F4F member posted the other day. what a blessing to have so much goodness! Your air layers look awesome! Did you use plastic cups or bottles? Why do you have foil over them? Is this just a special technique? I guess there are many techniques...lol __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

chucklikestofish

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Posted 1446150514	Reply with quote #24

Quote: Originally Posted by Smyfigs I would love to have many fig trees!! Would love to walk amongst them and taste their sweet fruit each morning like that F4F member posted the other day. what a blessing to have so much goodness! Your air layers look awesome! Did you use plastic cups or bottles? Why do you have foil over them? Is this just a special technique? I guess there are many techniques...lol ~yes i used tea bottles or water bottles , i left the tops open and folded foil over,yes foil holds in moisture and reflects the sun without foil in summer you will need to water them every other day or so ,i always use foil,thanks, __________________

Smyfigs

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Posted 1446151719	Reply with quote #25

Thanks, Chuck. Also, Do you use regular soil or do you use Sphagnum moss for your air layering? __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

chucklikestofish

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Posted 1446151959 · Edited	Reply with quote #26

Quote: Originally Posted by Smyfigs Thanks, Chuck. Also, Do you use regular soil or do you use Sphagnum moss for your air layering? ~i use sphagnum moss (some use potting mix and i believe that to be ok )soaking wet when you pack it in bottle ,i cut 1" of bark off all around branch where moss is going and i do use rooting hormone you will get fantastic roots,i tried both ways some say you don't have to scar up a fig tree bark, duh yes you should, it pays off.and i scrape all the way around down to white wood i get awesome roots in 5-6 weeks, __________________

Smyfigs

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Posted 1446152124	Reply with quote #27

Hmmm, interesting. I want to do this to my friend's tree. Not sure what type it is but it's huge! Thanks for the info! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

chucklikestofish

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Posted 1446154622	Reply with quote #28

Quote: Originally Posted by Smyfigs Hmmm, interesting. I want to do this to my friend's tree. Not sure what type it is but it's huge! Thanks for the info! ~yes and i like to do smaller dia. branches near the ends. about 1/2-3/4" caliper ~ __________________

AZFig

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Posted 1446172330	Reply with quote #29

I use Miracle-Gro potting mix it works very well for air layering, I usually see roots in just over four weeks in the summer. __________________ JUSTIN Zone 8a Wishlist-Genovese Nero

AZFig

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Posted 1446340264	Reply with quote #30

Tier style Attached Images 2015-10-31_18.06.42.jpg (226.38 KB, 43 views) __________________ JUSTIN Zone 8a Wishlist-Genovese Nero

ChrisK

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Posted 1446340974	Reply with quote #31

Looks very neat also Justin. What variety is that tree( the last posting)? __________________ ChrisK Atl GA Zone 7b-8a

AZFig

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Posted 1446342257	Reply with quote #32

That's a Red Lebanese (Bekaa valley) __________________ JUSTIN Zone 8a Wishlist-Genovese Nero

Smyfigs

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Posted 1446373238	Reply with quote #33

Quote: Originally Posted by AZFig Tier style Very nice! I would like to see a top view when u can post another pic. __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

AZFig

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Posted 1446408309	Reply with quote #34

Here you go!!! Attached Images received_1509814979312448.jpeg (124.18 KB, 46 views) received_1509815009312445.jpeg (112.83 KB, 50 views) received_1509814999312446.jpeg (97.08 KB, 47 views) __________________ JUSTIN Zone 8a Wishlist-Genovese Nero

Brooklynmatty

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Posted 1446423673	Reply with quote #35

Wow justin, I'm rooting for you (pun intended)!!!!! Those are going to be some epic air layers. __________________ Matt - Long Island - Zone 7B Wishlist: CDD Roja, Planera, CDD Rimada Please use the following thread if your growing my "unknown Sheepshead" to track your progress. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/saved-brooklyn-tree-unknown-sheepshead-community-growlog-7808733?pid=1290171384

AZFig

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Posted 1446428394	Reply with quote #36

Thank you, thank you, thank you very much uh hu. __________________ JUSTIN Zone 8a Wishlist-Genovese Nero

Smungung

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Posted 1446433378 · Edited	Reply with quote #37

Idk what else to say besides good luck with all your plants. __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

Iowafig

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Posted 1446482003	Reply with quote #38

Very Interesting air layers here. I am looking forward to my first this summer hopefully. Thanks for the though provoking info guys...

Smyfigs

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Posted 1446519655	Reply with quote #39

Quote: Originally Posted by AZFig Tier style Oh my gosh!!! Very interesting! I want to do this on my moms Black Jack. Its small but has two large branches. Thx for this great tip, Elvis! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Smyfigs

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Posted 1446519700	Reply with quote #40

Quote: Originally Posted by Iowafig Very Interesting air layers here. I am looking forward to my first this summer hopefully. Thanks for the though provoking info guys... Share your photos with us :-) __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

AZFig

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Posted 1446596200	Reply with quote #41

I'll update as long as my trees don't freeze to death first :) __________________ JUSTIN Zone 8a Wishlist-Genovese Nero

NoelG_123

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Posted 1446680011	Reply with quote #42

I hear the voices too, they say that 'aluminum hats are the next step in evolution.' They itch alot though. __________________ "A fig by any other name, is a Newton."

Smungung

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Posted 1446688524	Reply with quote #43

Lol __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

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