Smallest airlayer you got to work?

[tru]

Hey I really wanna try airlayering on some of my plants but I fear they are too young

Online says 1/4th inch diameter but preferably 1/2 inch, do those numbers sound about right?
If anyone has pictures would also be greatly appreciated

thanks!

[simon_grow]

It depends on what type of tree you’re talking about air layering but I’ve air layered many 1/4 inch branches in my time. Most of these air layers were on figs which are one of the easiest trees to air layer. I also used hormones to speed things up and increase root quality and quantity.

Simon

[Galatians522]

I tend to like 3/4" to 1" branches for air layering lychee. I have used 1/4" for miracle fruit and occasionally for lychee.

[simon_grow]

I agree with  Galatians552 and the thicker diameter branches will give you an effectively older tree. I usually air layer the smaller branches for rare varieties I’m trying to propagate or when larger branches are not available. I also air layer small branches that I may end up clipping off anyways.

There are air layering balls you can get cheap on Amazon that are great for small air layers and they’re re-usable to a certain point.

I can’t post pictures for some reason

Simon

[simon_grow]

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Simon

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Nice

[tru]

wow  beautiful