Camellia Air Layering - Part 1

I've had about a 90% success rate with this camellia air layering process over the last 4 years with roughly 450 plants surviving out of 500 attempts.. Here are the results (Part 2): • Camellia Air layering ...

[@ajmag4891]

Watching It After 10 Years Of Upload .. I Must Say It Was Well Explained and Upto date ... Thanks

[@momof2labs]

Thanks for sharing and taking the mystery out of propagating camellias. I had so many camellias in Fairfax, Va. For some reason, I've never had luck propagating camellias. When I moved to Fredericksburg (1 hr south), it's been a slow process getting the camellias to grow in my new garden.

[@tammygurl64]

I can never remember the name, air layering, but I'm definitely going to try it this spring on something... not sure exactly what but I have a few trees in mind such as crabapple, magnolia, forsythia, and whatever else I can find to experiment with. LOL! I wish I knew someone with camellias because I'd really LOVE to have some growing outside my window. I learned from an elderly friend that laying limbs on the ground and weighing them down with a big rock will get roots to grow but not all trees or bushes have limbs that reach the ground so this is an EXCELLENT way of propagating/cloning. I'm sure I'd have better luck propagating this way because I failed using cuttings. This is a really great instructional video. 👍 Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@Camiamcam]

Thanks for this simple & to-the-point how-to. Exactly what I was looking for this morning when researching how to air layer my camellia. I hope I'm as lucky as you. BTW, beautiful yard! The look and the sounds are identical to the wooded area in our yard. I knew you had to be somewhere geographically near me, and I was right (you mentioned SE GA). We're in the FL panhandle, a little east of Pensacola. :-)

[@Geopolitic157]

Thank you for a great video of a few years ago now....Time does pass much faster than we would like it to- I was 16 yesterday, 68 today...... I make my own sauerkraut/ kimchi combinations, beets and you name it... and the ferment sometimes comes from "bare hands"..... I am wondering your thoughts on latex gloves instead of bare hands, or is that insignificant in this process, as it is with fermentations?

[@teester8320]

Great video! I discovered a beautiful new tree to me, the Black Tupelo (Black Gum). It's absolutely beautiful with bright red and yellow leaves in the fall and the fruit is edible and great food for critters. They grow around my business in SC and I want to make about 20 or so of these to take back to Georgia. Actually it's in Alabama on the lake West Point. Hope it works as I'm probably selling this place next year sometime after doing this.

[@belatube24]

i would think using a saran wrap would work fine over plastic cover.

[@jillfrey9397]

Great video by the way

[@monicamorinico1006]

muy buena la explicacion practica,me encantaria que suban subtitulada en Español,soy Argentina amo las plantas y deseo hacer una camelia ,he tenido de esquejes y han hechado raiz pero me han durado dos años y de repente mueren,gracias siga subiendo videos .Saludos!!!!

[@maryroberts8855]

Hi, where in South GA. are you located? Wondering how far you are from us. We would love to see your camellias!

[@rosieparramore7469]

Best video have seen on this process am gna try it thank you!!

[@hgils]

Darn I never though of the pictures. That will be helpful to me . good easy to watch video. Thanks

[@vsgP7117]

Hi, can I do airlayering with an olive tree, a cherry tree, and all other trees? How do I root bamboo top cuttings, I have tried everything but none work, am in UK.

[@tongo117]

It will not dry out if it's tightly sealed. The plastic, tin foil and tape keep the moisture in and also keep additional moisture (rain) from getting in and making it too wet for roots to form.

[@VerifyVeracity]

I did almost the same thing today, but it was with a fig tree, & I put the shinny side of the aluminum out (it's quite hot & sunny here). It's my 1st. try so I wanted to try something easy. Though I used potting soil, for I had no sphagnum moss (thanks for the spelling), I'll get some later, but why is the moss better? Photo is a real good idea.

[@maxkinmonth1407]

how large a diameter can be air layered? I've just started one on a 40mm Camilla :/

[@tongo117]

This link will take you to another video of mine showing the largest limb that I have air layered.. How large can you go?? Not exactly sure but crazy big I would imagine.. Maybe someone else can answer that from their experience?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOvdmx_m6yYo9E

[@maxkinmonth1407]

Dudley-Do-Right sweet....thanks mate :D

[@18shedana]

Wait don't you have to keep the moss moist? If you leave it there without watering for 6 months wouldn't it dry out?

[@SuperMan-xy8ui]

Great effort!! How long can the stems be? 12-18" or can they be as long as you want?

[@tongo117]

usually yes, in the 12-18" range.. however, the largest (tallest) one i've done was about 3' tall when planted..

[@ghayath2011]

Can you air layer any tree? does the thickness of the branch matter?

[@xxvodanhxx]

How long did you soak the sphagnum moss in water? I just dipped mine in water and then squeezed it...

[@tongo117]

2:16 ... 2 hours

[@mabbshawn3268]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Will be trying it no doubt.

[@tall5418]

If I am not mistaken peat moss is sawdust. Spagnum moss is a kind of moss that is dried.

[@sarawatson5031]

Peat is mined.

[@Kitzy3000]

Great video! It worked. I am very happy with my new plant.

[@tongo117]

Glad to hear it worked for you.. Thanks for reply..

[@iluvindia01]

6 months?🤔or is it 6 weeks?

[@tongo117]

I do my air layerings in early spring and wait 6 months for cooler fall weather before cutting them off.. That way they will have fall/winter/spring to establish roots before the stress of hot summer months.. However, you can check yours at 6 weeks.. You may have sufficient roots at that point for the new plant to survive..

[@NolaGB]

Can coir be used instead of sphagnum moss?

[@annesriwong4898]

Can you do this any time of year? I live in Gainesville Florida.

[@tongo117]

I've read that you can do air layerings any time of the year but speaking from experience I've only done mine in March/April.. Then harvest/plant them in Sept/Oct.. You will probably have sufficient roots around 3-4 months if you want to cut them off then.. I wait 6 months so that new plants will have less stress with cooler fall temps vs summer heat..

[@stacya.gatewood2117]

Hello, Great video. Will this technique work with a larger Dogwood tree branch?

[@tongo117]

In theory I would think this would work on much larger branches but speaking from experience I don't know.. The link below will take you to another video I have showing the largest branch I've air-layered. When you say larger, how much larger? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOvdmx_m6yYo9E

[@stacya.gatewood2117]

Actually it is probably about the same size of the lower portion of the branch you are working on in the video you sent me. So this video link helped. I'm just going to go for it! Thank you for responding.

[@alicefraser4061]

We are doing a community project in Bluffton SC and have followed your instructions for air layering over 50 plants. We are experience a problem with the electricians tape coming loose on the outside layer of foil. Is there another product that might work better?

[@tongo117]

This may work better.. It's in stock at the HH Home Depot: www.homedepot.com/p/Super-Glue-1-in-x-10-ft-Black-E-Z-Fuse-Silicone-Tape-15408-6/204237144?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D24-G-D24-24_16_EXTERIOR_PAINT-Multi-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-FY21_Exterior_LIA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D24-G-D24-24_16_EXTERIOR_PAINT-Multi-NA-Feed-LIA-NA-NA-FY21_Exterior_LIA-71700000075826640-58700006498654201-92700058683660237&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpdqDBhCSARIsAEUJ0hNrW2ZeZV6JKkVNJvi5BxJ21U1u1h6es2QWmBdy8wO6emygK7ZYKooaAmMpEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@ctseng33]

By any chance you know how long the roots start to grow? Before I watched your video, I had done something similar to yours but I might have opened the wrap too early (about 30days), nothing happened, so I thought I failed and I gave up.

[@tongo117]

I would think you should see root development after 30 days but I don't know for sure.. I leave them undisturbed for 5-6 months..

[@rhondarhodes1586]

Love this video

[@junkman6261]

Nice work. Can I air layer a Bradford pear, redbud, and cedar? What is the difference in this and just cutting the limb off and putting in a pot?

[@tongo117]

+junkman6261 Not sure what plants air layering will work on.. I've only used it on camellias and a fig tree.. It is possible to root camellia cuttings directly in sand/soil but that needs to be done with tender new growth.. If you cut off a hardened limb and put it in a pot it's just going to die..

[@danielnz7]

How long can you leave the plastic there with the roots and soil there? I won't be able to get to it in 2.5 months...

[@tongo117]

+ESTEVAO DANIEL DE SOUZA I generally do air layerings in late March thru early April and leave them untouched for 6 months.. Which means harvesting them in late September thru early October.. You probably don't have to wait that long (6 months) as I have seen roots forming within 2-3 months.. I wait that long due to the summer heat which here in S/E Georgia is usually over by early October.. More pleasant to be outside and less stressful on the new plants..

[@kriswhite1344]

Thanks

[@tongo117]

You're welcome..

[@danielmatthews9300]

Is where you scrape the outside bark is it right above a node

[@tongo117]

not necessarily no.. I just pick a spot and scrape away..

[@ivanivanov4481]

Good afternoon, please tell me what you smeared with a brush on the surface that you cleaned with a knife, what kind of chemical it was - thank you

[@tongo117]

Rooting hormone.. The brand used in the video is Schultz but I don't think it's available anymore.. This should work the same.. www.amazon.com/Garden-Safe-Rooting-Hormone-93194/dp/B00AA8WPGY/ref=asc_df_B00AA8WPGY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=193139379506&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8462075843426439531&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011287&hvtargid=pla-307722520995&th=1

[@allupinya5938]

Your about to air layer and don't know what rooting hormone is? Start off with something simple

[@pamelatyer1030]

What month do you air layer

[@tongo117]

I believe you can air layer any time of year but I do it in the spring, March/April..

[@joserivas3996]

Nice video, I would like to know where can I get the sphagnum moss? I live in Houston, Tx not sure if Home Depot or Walmart sell it ?? Thx

[@tongo117]

This is the sphagnum moss that I use.. My Home Depot keeps it in stock.. I usually get 10-12 air layerings out of a bag this size.. If your H Depot does not have it in stock you can probably get free delivery to the store and then you pickup..Thanks for reply.. www.homedepot.com/p/Mosser-Lee-432-cu-in-Sphagnum-Moss-110/202745057

[@yesbobby724]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeannienelson1035]

I tried this method and I was unable to do it. Filling a large plastic baggie with peat moss, slicing it down the center, and then wrapping it around the branch is actually possible to do. I still think this is a 2 person endeavor.

[@tongo117]

lots of ways to do it.. whatever method works best for you.. hope it turns out well..

[@kbs36]

Do you think the roots will produce if you begin air layering in September or October in North Georgia?

[@tongo117]

Based on the article below from the American Camellia Society spring is best but you can air layer any time of the year.. www.americancamellias.com/care-culture-resources/propagation/air-layering

[@jillfrey9397]

I just opened my air layers. I did 6 and 2 or 3 have a hard nodual on the plant 3 or 4 have roots. ?? Do you think the nodules will grow?

[@tongo117]

I've had that happen many times as well but unfortunately I had already cut them off before unwrapping and discovering the nodules.. I would think the branch would eventually die but don't know for sure.. Similar to girdling a tree..

[@jillfrey9397]

Yes lesson learned. Unwrap first. What might if caused this? Thank you this was my first attempt

[@hiranath1699]

Can I use cut pieces of rice grass/paddy as a medium?

[@tongo117]

Moisture retention would be my concern.. But if you check every so often and add water as needed it may work.. Because sphagnum moss holds moisture so well there's no need to add water after you wrap with plastic/foil..

[@hiranath1699]

PeanutButterMan Thanks 🙏

[@justgivemethetruth954]

I did not hear if you mentioned that you start in any particular time of the year, but you said you wait 6 months ... so does that mean you might come back and touch this again in the winter, or wait until spring ?

[@tongo117]

I usually start air layerings in March/April (pleasant temps and before gnats and mosquitos take over my yard).. Sufficient roots have likely formed after 3 months or so but if I cut them off then it would be middle of summer and 90-100 degree heat where I live.. Waiting 6 months puts them at Sept/Oct with cooler temps and therefore less stress while getting established as new, independent plants..

[@justgivemethetruth954]

thanks

[@lindalee4768]

I mean to order the Tea Plants not the flowers one. Thanks. Linda

[@gombert07]

Thank you

[@tongo117]

You are welcome.. Thanks for reply..

[@mechey10]

Thank you.

[@cait58]

Cool!

[@user-gl7sj3hl4z]

What is the best time for done the air liring camelia

[@tongo117]

I've had the best results starting the air layerings in early spring.. March/April..

[@jamalmortaki7578]

ممكن هاد العمليية تصلح لشجرة الخوخ

[@asraa50]

+Jamal Mortaki نعمممممم

[@marcypengue1014]

where are you located

[@simplegardening6196]

Do you have more success air layering vs cutting?

[@tongo117]

I've never tried to root cuttings.. Only air layerings and I've started many camellias from seeds as well.. If fact I have 100 or so seeds in my refrigerator now that I need to plant..

[@simplegardening6196]

@@tongo117 hi

[@simplegardening6196]

@@tongo117 I tried cuttings but I have been unsuccessful. :( I have nosey neighbors and would like to create a line of camellias to provide privacy between them and us. and I prefer not to go to the nursery to buy more trees. How successful are you at growing from seeds? I dont think I have that much patience lol. now that its nicer in south georgia.

[@danielmatthews9300]

Do you have seeds you want to get rid of,I'm in ga to,thanks.

[@tongo117]

no seeds now.. planted some a few weeks ago that i'd been storing in fridge.. may be shown in new video if/when they take root..

[@graslandscape]

Great video check out the cutting globe

[@shanghaimuts]

nice job

[@robloxgirl3315]

How often watering in it sir?

[@tongo117]

you do not need to add water.. the plastic and tin foil hold the moisture in.. that keeps the sphagnum moss from drying out..

[@robloxgirl3315]

Thank you ❤️

[@Janussie43]

Is it possible with Clematis ?

[@bisaya2]

bend a free-standing clematis to the ground and cover at least one leaf node with soil. put a mechanism in place like a long wire staple to hold that section to the ground. in a few months roots will grow out of the buried leaf node

[@Janussie43]

@@bisaya2 Thank you for your answer !

[@drago1722]

How about adding some manure in sphagnum

[@tongo117]

Hmmmm... That may help root development.. But I've never tried it..

[@simplex7096]

the air layer takes 6 months?

[@tongo117]

probably have enough roots at 3 months.. just unwrap carefully and check.. if not enough roots you can rewrap and wait longer..

[@jacobgreen6939]

Six weeks for mine

[@rob5psv]

@@jacobgreen6939 Which month did you start? Or it doesn't matter?

[@12vLife]

Will this work for sea grape?

[@tongo117]

I would think so, yes.. Or try this: www.gardenguides.com/112295-propagate-sea-grape-plant.html

[@aminamomade5502]

Thanks 😊

[@tongo117]

You are welcome..

[@Spdzy]

Awsome!

[@elaineermis1177]

Just use a potato peeler to strip the bark. No need for a knife.

[@SpiritualWorld01]

NYC video

[@bol.8749]

awesome

[@deaa313]

good

[@ShankarRoy0001]

Thats a forest of camellia

[@jackiemargaret1758]

Great thank you.÷))

[@ndbndb55]

For airlerin Your time 6 months but Somebody told me 45 Somebody 3 month's Who is right ??????

[@tongo117]

I do my air layerings in early spring and wait 6 months for cooler fall weather before cutting them off.. That way they will have fall/winter/spring to establish roots before the stress of summer months.. However, sufficient roots should have formed at 3 months for the new plant to survive..

[@lindawangcanada]

Like it

[@huarwe1196]

Roots love to grow in the dark.

[@tongo117]

I will try that.. Thanks for the suggestion..

[@huarwe1196]

@@tongo117 dark and warm.

[@lukev9965]

It would be dark in the foil wouldn't it?

[@MyRcGoSlow]

a man go search up (tongo13)

[@grahamthomas6283]

I will do mine next march just sub GT video and information plus interest thanks for your time 🐞🐦👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tongo117]

you are welcome.. thanks for reply..