Layering

Spencer Horticulture Curriculum

2011

LayeringRoots are formed on a stem Root while still attached to

the parent plant

LayeringLayer: the stem or root which

is rootedLayer is removed from the

plant after rooting has taken place

LayeringAdvantages:

Relatively simpleUsually very successfulSome plants layer naturally:

raspberry

LayeringDisadvantages:

Requires more timeRequires a lot of work by handFewer plants can be started from

each parent plant

Simple LayeringBranch from the parent plant

is bent to the groundCovered with soil Terminal end remains exposed

Simple Layering

Air LayeringEliminates burying part of the

plant in the soilA part of the stem is girdled

Girdled: cut (wounded) all the way around

Cut or wound is surrounded by moist sphagnum peat moss

Air LayeringMoss is wrapped with plastic

to hold in placeRoots grow from the wound

on the stem

Air Layering

REVIEWWhat 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.