will0911
Shohin
I think I have successfully airlayered a pear tree branch. I have not disconnected it yet and was wondering when I should disconnect it from the tree in time for winter here in zone 8. And also what soil mix should it go into.
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jk_lewis
Masterpiece
Don't disconnect until you can rewrite that to say I have successfully air layered . . .
Seriously can you see roots in the sphagnum? Unless you have to do it because of the imminent advent of freezing weather, don't disconnect the layer unless you can see a LOT of roots. When you disconnect it, plant it -- sphagnum and all -- into a large shallow pot of bonsai soil. TIE it into the pot. Keep it outside as long as possible, but you shouldn't let the roots freeze hard this year, so bring it inside for cold nights, but do not keep it inside. When the days are going to be above freezing it will appreciate being outside. Move it carefully so you don't jostle it too much. The new roots will be tended. In late spring, repot, gently washing off the sphagnum.
Seriously can you see roots in the sphagnum? Unless you have to do it because of the imminent advent of freezing weather, don't disconnect the layer unless you can see a LOT of roots. When you disconnect it, plant it -- sphagnum and all -- into a large shallow pot of bonsai soil. TIE it into the pot. Keep it outside as long as possible, but you shouldn't let the roots freeze hard this year, so bring it inside for cold nights, but do not keep it inside. When the days are going to be above freezing it will appreciate being outside. Move it carefully so you don't jostle it too much. The new roots will be tended. In late spring, repot, gently washing off the sphagnum.
will0911
Shohin
Well I said I think because I haven't cut it yet but I do see roots I just wasn't sure if I should cut it off. We still have nights above 60 so I wasn't sure when to pot it. I wanted the roots to have time to settle before winter...but ill leave it until it gets below freezing? Is that correct? Then should I cut it and pot it?
monza
Shohin
Maybe just reread what jkl just said... A few more times or as many as needed.
I'll go now, freezes in Florida? Like how often?
I'll go now, freezes in Florida? Like how often?
will0911
Shohin
It actually freezes in florida alot...from january to february we have alot of nights freezing and I wasn't sure and was just making sure!
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