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pawpawbill

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Posted 1375982723	Reply with quote #1

photo is an airlayer on CDDN started for a friend for trade. just starting to see roots inside container. i guess this should be pretty root bound before dividing? This is my first airlayer. will start ones on cddb and black madeira today also. Attached Images photo_cddn.JPG (121.91 KB, 44 views)

7deuce

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Posted 1375983546	Reply with quote #2

Yea. Let it get a little root bound so it comes out in 1 piece and doesn't break apart. The more roots it has the less stressed it will be when you cut it off. __________________ Jason V Egg Harbor Twp., NJ/ Zone 7 Wishlist: Nothing.

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1375988313	Reply with quote #3

Jason said it all. __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

americanfiglover

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Posted 1375989710	Reply with quote #4

enough to support the plant __________________ Jarrett Spokane, WA ZONE 6A Proudly Serving in the United States Armed Forces, 2009-Present Everyone should have a green thumb Figs: Nero600m

pitangadiego

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Posted 1375995834	Reply with quote #5

Good comments. Part of knowing when to take an air-layer is based on climate and facilities. If you have the shade and can provided the humidity, any time there is sufficient roots,is a good time. If you remove the air-layer, and cannot provide a TLC type environment, then hot summer weather, and possible low humidity will work against you. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

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