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Home » Growing » Air Propagating

Air Propagating

Updated : November 25, 2014

23 Comments

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Comments

  1. Jeff says

    December 30, 2016 at 2:06 am

    I tried the air propagator and I could not get any roots. I did get a lump to grow around it but would not root, I thought I followed the instructions properly,? I did about 8 different spots on different trees and bushes all of them did the same thing, that part was pretty consistent lol. I will try again in spring.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      December 30, 2016 at 9:09 am

      Jeff,

      I can assure you that air propagation does work but there are a lot of variables that can affect the results and then the type of plant that you are trying to do also makes a difference. I would make the attempt in the spring, then leave it untouched but watered until fall. Remove them in the fall. I think if you wait until the tree is dormant before you remove the propagator your new plant will be under less stress.

      Reply
  2. les whitehead says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:15 am

    mike, Is it possible to air propagate a satomi dogwood ?

    Reply
  3. Janice Cipriano Brehm says

    May 31, 2014 at 12:32 am

    Where can I purchase the air propagating balls you had on a video?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      June 3, 2014 at 9:02 am

      Janice, make sure you are on my list here at https://mikesbackyardnursery.com/, in just a matter of days we will have the propagating balls for sale. Should be mid June 2014. I have them in stock now, just waiting to get the page set up.

      Reply
  4. Danny says

    June 26, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    I recently order some of the air propogators after seeing your video. You have a lot of great videos and very helpful. I was wondering tho can you air layer a tree that is more than one inch or not? Keep up the great work mike.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      June 27, 2013 at 7:14 am

      Danny,

      I wouldn’t try to air layer any branch that is more than 1/2″ in diameter. Maybe slightly larger, but not much.

      Reply
  5. Danny says

    June 25, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    I have recently purchased the air propogator after seeing your video. My question is can you air layer trees or shrubs that are more then an inch? I also like all of your videos and you have inspired me to expand my lawn care & landscaping business growing my own trees and shrubs. Keep up the great work mike.

    Reply
  6. bobby sims says

    September 27, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    where can I get the air propagating ball
    thank you
    bobby

    Reply
    • Mike says

      September 29, 2012 at 9:21 am

      http://airpropagator.com

      Reply
  7. Phyllis Crisp says

    August 19, 2012 at 11:46 am

    Mike, I ordered some of the airpropegators and I have sucessfully done one crape myrtle start., two more in process right now, but I tried to start one from a maple tree and it never did anything can they not be started or did I do something wrong?

    Reply
  8. Tabatha says

    June 21, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    I found the air propagating balls online!! Mike, feel free to delete this if you feel it is not appropriate. But I thought it would be useful for you and for your readers.
    http://www.airpropagator.com/buy_online.php

    Reply
  9. vinod says

    June 19, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    hi where to get air rooting stuff & stuff u put in black box

    Reply
  10. gary chalifoux says

    May 21, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    Hello Mike!
    I am brandy new to the plant growing and propagating world. I really love the red japanese maples, and especially the lace leaf crimson queen…..I’m in the process of starting my 1st jap maples from seed!, learning the hard way, grow from seed? grown from cuttings etc etc…..excited about this and enjoying your home made propagating tips!!!!….

    Reply
  11. LB says

    May 17, 2012 at 3:29 am

    Didn’t any more come of this? I haven’t been able to find them on the internet.

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  12. SUSAN kast says

    April 30, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    I would love the website where I can purchase these

    Reply
    • Mike says

      May 1, 2012 at 7:42 pm

      Susan, these I bought locally. One of my Backyard Growers often has them and super low prices for smaller plants and if you have my Backyard Growing System I’ve explained to you how you can connect with those other growers. http://freeplants.com/wanted.htm

      Reply
  13. RE says

    January 24, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I would like to find out where this might be purchased. I have some flowering ornamental plants that i would like to try this method.
    Thanks for the source of information.

    Reply
    • Mike says

      January 24, 2012 at 11:56 am

      Try this for propagating just about anything. http://www.freeplants.com/homemade-plant-propagation.htm

      Reply
  14. Mr Gator says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    Please let me know were to get the Air Propagating system.
    Thanks

    Reply
  15. RM says

    November 19, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Here’s a site for a similar product…

    https://www.superseeds.com/details.php?id=H119A

    I haven’t tried them yet, so I can’t vouch for whether it works as well.

    Reply
  16. Jason says

    October 25, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    Great video Mike. A variety of materials can be used to accomplish this goal. You can use use plastic bags the same way as long as they are not clear. Plus it saves money.

    Reply
  17. Robin Garthwaite says

    September 11, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    The air propagation clamshells are amazing can’t wait to find out where you can get some. I have some plants I would love to try those on. Love the information you have here on your website. Keep up the good work 😀

    Reply

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