Layering Spencer Horticulture Curriculum 2011
Layering Roots are formed on a stem Root while still attached to the parent plant
Layering Layer: the stem or root which is rooted Layer is removed from the plant after rooting has taken place
Layering Advantages: Relatively simple Usually very successful Some plants layer naturally: raspberry
Layering Disadvantages: Requires more time Requires a lot of work by hand Fewer plants can be started from each parent plant
Simple Layering Branch from the parent plant is bent to the ground Covered with soil Terminal end remains exposed
Simple Layering
Air Layering Eliminates burying part of the plant in the soil A part of the stem is girdled Girdled: cut (wounded) all the way around Cut or wound is surrounded by moist sphagnum peat moss
Air Layering Moss is wrapped with plastic to hold in place Roots grow from the wound on the stem
Air Layering
REVIEW What are the two types of layering? Name two advantages of layering. Name two disadvantages of layering. Define Layer. Define Girdle. Name one plant that is commonly propagated through layering.