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3. Place under the ball a piece about 7" by 8"
of flexible plastic that holds moisture but permits the passage of respiratory
gases, with the long side at right angles to the branch. Bring the two
edges together and fold over and over until fairly tight about the ball.
Twist the ends securely and tie with pure rubber bands or strong waxed cord.
No further watering will be required.
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4. New roots should begin to form inside the plastic covering within two or three weeks, although rooting time may vary considerably with the different species being propagated. Because of the transparent qua1ity of the covering it will be easy for you to see when a satisfactory root system has developed, thus avoiding the danger of your removing the covering too soon. |
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5. When roots have been established, cut off your
new plant from the parent tree and remove the plastic covering carefully
so as not to tear the tender roots. Trim off about half the leaves of the
plant to compensate for the shock. Place in a pot of good soil and let stand
in a well shaded place for about four weeks, watering well until new leaves
begin to appear. Move to semi shade for the next four weeks, after which
time your new plant is ready for transplanting to its permanent location.
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