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Post  Mitch - Cedarbog Fri Jul 02, 2010 2:54 am

what "plastic" wrap is used to do air layers with?? I live in eastern USA, so where can i get this plastic wrap for air layers in this region. THANKS!
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Post  chris Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:20 am

You can use any good clear plastic and even black if you want but the clear allows you to see the root forming. Why not try an old small plastic flower pot cut half way through and wired on to the tree easy and when you cut off the air layer its all ready potted.
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Post  Todd Ellis Fri Jul 02, 2010 12:39 pm

I'm using the small sized bubble wrap plastic and find that it is more durable and easier to apply. Plus, you can see the activity going on with the air layer. I have used cut down nursery containers before and had some success. Good luck! Salut, Todd
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Post  Ricky Keaton Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:35 pm

and u can use the plastic wrap that is used for cooking.
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Post  DreadyKGB Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:55 pm

Like Ricky said use plastic wrap from your kitchen. I use it and it works quite well. I also like to then cover the plastic in tinfoil to help keep the area warm. I like it because it is versatile and easily acquired.

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Post  FrankP999 Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:07 pm

I have used the kitchen plastic wrap or a used piece of polyethylene sheet. I wrap aluminum foil over the plastic to keep light out. The last japanese maple I layered had lots of roots forming in 3 or 4 weeks. I also used a rooting hormone.

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