Air Registry of Manguier with Silk Paper

Aerial grafting is a grafting technique used for plants that are difficult to cutting or mating. This method is widely used for plants such as mango trees to reproduce particular varieties. Here is a detailed guide to making an aerial mango graft using silk paper, a simple and efficient method.

Materials required:

  • Manguier to transplant
  • Scissors well sharpened
  • Transparent adhesive tape
  • Silk paper
  • Transparent plastic sheet
  • Pencil
  • Soil and suitable substrate

Steps of the aerial transplant with silk paper:

1. Select a branch of your mango tree that is healthy and has a diameter of about 1 cm. Make a bevel incision on the branch, then open the slot using a knife to insert the bud.

2. Take a healthy terminal branch from another mango plant to serve as a graft. Remove the leaves from the graft with the exception of the two upper leaves.

3. Gently insert the graft into the slit on the branch of the mango tree to be grafted. Make sure the graft is in good contact with the rootstock wood.

4. Carefully surround the junction of the graft and rootstock with silk paper. Make sure that the silk paper keeps the graft in place without too tight to prevent the growth of the graft.

5. Wrap it all with a clear plastic sheet to protect the graft and maintain a moist environment conducive to healing.

6. Secure the whole with transparent tape to ensure good graft stability. Be careful not to tighten too tight so as not to compromise sap circulation.

7. Place the grafted mango tree in a bright place but in direct sunlight. Make sure to maintain constant humidity around the transplant by spraying water regularly.

8. After a few weeks, you should see a new growth in the transplant. When the transplant has taken well, you can gently remove the plastic film and monitor the development of your new mango tree.

By following these steps carefully, you can succeed in an aerial mango graft using silk paper. This method is ideal to multiply the mango varieties you enjoy and obtain solid and productive plants. Practice and experiment to become an expert in aerial grafting of your favorite plants!