Discussions about propagating from cuttings, seeds, air layers etc. Going on a dig (Yamadori) or thinking of importing? Discuss how, when and where here.
I have had success propogating small japanese maple cuttings (max 5mm approx)
I have also had success propogating fig truncheons.
What about maples???? Anyone tried it? I know there is a huge difference between a maple and a fig. Figs will sprout roots absolutely anywhere but maples are different.
Anyone ever tried with success or failure? Would be great to hear your experiences....
As suggested by Truth, thicker maples are usually air layered.
I have 4 pots going at the moment with the thickest one being around 3cm and all of them appear successful with roots coming out of the bottom.
These were all layered with sphagnum moss and bonsai potting mix in early summer.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Dennis A journey full of experiments
A former bonsai nurseryman that I know would take 30cm+ long dormant cuttings of Trident Maple at up to 5cm diameter and get them to take root in his greenhouse, without bottom heat. Media used was perlite. An important consideration would be to support the trunks after transplanting, until the roots are heavy enough or plentiful enough to support the weight of the trunk, as you would after removing a layer. Oversize cuttings can produce radial roots. Whether it is easier than layering would probably depend on the setup used for cuttings.
With a proper enclosure, humidification and bottom heat you can grow roots on nearly anything.
Cheers,
Mojo
Last edited by Mojo Moyogi on March 10th, 2016, 9:51 pm, edited 1 time in total.
...Might as well face it, I'm addicted to Shohin...
"Any creative work can be roughly broken down into three components- design, technique and materials. Good design can carry poor technique and materials but no amount of expertise and beautiful materials can save poor design". Andrew McPherson - Furniture designer and artist
