How to air layer roses? A detailed guide to the air layering method for woody flowering plants

Rose air layering steps

1. Lightly cut two ring lines on the rose stem.

2. Lightly cut a straight line between the two ring lines.

3. Pull up along the straight line to peel off the bark of the rose between the two ring lines.

4. Cover the area between the two ring lines where the bark was removed with sphagnum moss.

5. Wrap the sphagnum moss with plastic film and tie both ends tightly.

Air layering method for woody flowering plants

The air layering steps for woody flowering plants are similar to those above

1. Remove the bark between the two ring lines.

2. Make a funnel shape from a drink bottle, cut it open in the middle, slip it over the peeled area, and tie it securely with metal wire; the plastic film above can also be used here.

3. Put sand, moss or potting soil inside the drink bottle, then tie plastic film around the outside so that no soil or water is exposed.

4. Water and care for it, then tie or plug both ends of the drink bottle tightly.

5. In this way, add a little water every few days to keep it moist, and roots will grow before long, so the desired branch can be sawed off and transplanted.