Spread a fig tree by aerial marcottage with silk paper
Air marcottage is an effective method of spreading a fig tree. This technique involves encouraging roots to form on a tree stem before separating it from the parent plant. A unique idea to improve this method is to use silk paper to promote the root development process. Here is how to proceed:
Materials required:
- Small pot with soil
- Birds
- Twine
- Silk paper
- Water
Steps to follow:
1. Choose a healthy and flexible branch on the fig tree you want to spread. This works better with young branches.
2. Make a cut about 2.5 cm in length in the lower part of the chosen stem. This cut will allow the roots to form more easily.
3. Wrap the carve with damp silk paper. Make sure that the silk paper is soaked with water to maintain a damp environment around the cut.
4. Wrap the silk paper with a clear plastic sheet to maintain moisture. You can also use a special plastic film for gardening.
5. Fasten the silk paper and plastic around the stem with the string. Make sure the package stays in place.
6. Monitor the moisture of silk paper regularly and add water as needed. Make sure the air marcottage stays moist throughout the process.
7. After a few weeks to a few months, depending on the conditions, you should start to see roots forming at the spot of the cut.
8. When the roots are sufficiently developed, you can cut the branch below the aerial marcottage and transplant it into a small pot filled with soil.
This process may take some time, but it is a reliable method to spread your fig tree and get new plants in a short time. Using silk paper to maintain moisture and promote root development, you maximize the chances of success of this aerial marcottage technique.