How To Double Air Layer for Bonsai - Double Layering Method
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
- In this Bonsai video I show you how to EASILY Double Air Layer for Bonsai. This is also known as Double Layering or the 'double hanging' Method.
Part One of This Air Layer: • How to Air Layer an Ol...
Hi everyone! Today, I show you how to easily do a double air layering. This technique may seem a bit "advanced" at first, requiring a tad more patience than regular air layering. But don't worry, I've got you covered! In this step-by-step tutorial, I'll break down each stage to make it super easy to understand, even for Bonsai beginners! 🌿
We'll go over all the tools you'll need to master double layering, and I'll share some special tips to boost your success. One valuable trick is adding root booster to the spaghnum moss, promoting robust root growth. Additionally, we'll cover the importance of keeping the moss ball in the dark, as roots thrive better in such conditions. 🌱
What is Double Layering?
Compared to a standard air layering method, where the tree is separated from the parent tree after the roots fill the moss bag, the double air layering technique involves a unique process. After the roots have developed, they are pruned, and the layering is then re-wrapped in moss or substrate to encourage further growth before eventual separation. The significant advantage of double layering lies in achieving 2x faster Nebari development. When the roots are pruned and regrow, they undergo subdivision, resulting in a more compact and robust growth pattern, rather than growing long and spindly.
How does Double Layering Work?
Pruning the roots involves removing the root tip meristematic tissue. Because plant growth is regulated by hormones, the absence of meristematic tissue, while there are still abundant carbohydrates and hormones present, triggers the production of new meristematic sites. In the case of a vigorous and healthy tree, this can lead to an overproduction of new sites, resulting in the formation of more root tips than there were initially. Depending on the tree's vigor, this increase in root tips can range from 1.1 times to up to 3 times or even more. This concept is also applicable in root pruning during repotting.
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00:00 - Intro.
00:48 - What is Double Layering?
01:40 - The Tools Used.
02:09 - Removing The Spaghnum Moss.
05:00 - Pruning The Roots.
06:00 - Wrapping in Spaghnum Moss and Root Booster.
07:09 - One Month Later: Separating The Air Layering.
09:35 - Choosing a Bonsai Pot.
11:33 - Repotting.
14:25 - Watering / Beauty Shots.
15:04 - Pruning The Parent Tree.
17:23 - How To Propagate Apple from Cuttings.
17:50 - Outro.
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Now that's how you make a video!!!
Thanks Nigel 😄
I know right?! Nicely done Adam!
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Boy, it's a good thing that your grandmother has plants! You have gotten tons from her yard! Thanks, Grandma!
OK, lad, I dont know if I have ever seen such a video with this amount of detail on this subject; well done.
Hey! Thanks 😊 If you want to know how it works horticulturally check the description 🌱
I have bonsai over 30 years old grown from seed stock material, cuttings and air layers. I have never heard of double air layering. I have never seen it on any other UA-cam channel either so it's a complete first for me. What a great instructional video from someone so young and passionate about bonsai. I will try this on a Shishigashira that I am air layering at the moment (I have had excellent success with this species in the past). Thanks for the information. Stay safe Adam.
Aw nice! I hope you have great success with it! 🤗 Shishigashira double layer really well! When rooting for longer than a year, protect it in winter and plant it into bonsai soil the second time you cover up the roots as spaghnum will make it too wet for too long and can sometimes rot the trunk!
Breath of fresh air when we watch your vids Thank you. Nice lad
Thanks so much!! 😊
Thanks for showing us something new that is not so scary after you have walked us through the process. AGAIN! 🍀💚 You rock dude. 😎🤘🔥 also loving the groovy tiedye 😉 ✌️🥰
What an amazing video 🙏🏼 thank you Adam 😊
Thanks Robert! 🤗
Wow, what an exceptional instructional UA-cam video! 🌟 I must say, the editing was top-notch, making the whole experience incredibly engaging and easy to follow. The content was well-researched and comprehensive, leaving no stone unturned. It's evident that a lot of effort and thought went into crafting this video, and it truly paid off!
Thanks very much! ♥🤗🌳
Now that’s how you do a proper air-layering. Excellent job Adam!
Thanks very much Raymond 🙂
Adam, I want to sincerely thank you for your content and detailed and informative videos. I am just starting to learn the art of Bonsai and your explanations help me with not only being a better grower but also planning ahead for the future.
Awe no problem! Thank you for watching my videos! 🤗
What a great, informative video (as usual). Really like the way you explain so well, why you do certain things.
Thank you! 🤗
Nice work Adam! That's going to be a sweet little tree, what a great story it has as well. Thanks!!
Thanks very much Ryan! 🤗
Absolutely fantastic episode Adam
Thank you Xavier!
Love learning new things. Thank you. You are a great teacher. I ran out to cover two air layerings with aluminum foil. Lol
Brilliant bud. Really enjoyed that video. I think somebody could make a television program using you. Or a regular feature on a gardening programe using a young trendy chap like you could really increase the profile of bonsai. Well done. You've cornered the market on videos.
Awe thank you 🙂
Excellent! Wonderful work.
I have read many books and watched lots of beginner type videos ( I’m not keen most of the “advanced” bonsai videos) and I have never seen or read a good description of that before. What a excellent way to get a head start on the faster rooting air layerings.
🤗 I hope it is useful to you!
loved it❤ Thank You!☘️🌳✂️🌱🥢❤️
Thanks for watching Susan! 😀🤗There will be lots more Bonsai videos to come! 🌳🌳🌱🌱🌲🌲
I can only add to the compliments here, Adam. I'm pretty new to Bonsai, but this is the first I've heard of double air layering, and you made it make complete sense. I have some trees all set to try that on next year! Inspiring!
Great Video! I am working on my first air layers and hoping that they take. Thanks for all the helpful tips!
I'm starting to be addicted to this Channel ..❤❤
great video, this gives me another motivation to try to airlayer my apple trees again. Who knows, I might get lucky this time. Thanks for sharing.
You should!!
So great!! 👋👋👋Thanks!! Greetings from Portugal!!
ei! estou indo para albuferia para um feriado amanhã!
@@notionbonsai Fala português?? Que bom! Vem a Portugal!! 👋🙏Que pena eu já não viver em Albufeira..! Eu já não vivo em Albufeira! Vivo perto de Lisboa!! Boa viagem!
Just a beautiful video start to finish!
Hey thank you very much!
Super, i really must try that. Thanks a lot for yet another great video 🙂
Thanks! Its a really good technique for getting a good Nebari from the get go!
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you so much! 🙂 Its a super useful technique!
Wow awesome thanks for taking the time explaining everything
Hey! Thank you for watching 😊
Awesome work with the double layer, have seen this done with shishigashira maple to encourage vigour of the layerings. Nice application on the apple tree! That old tree has a lot of character.
Ah nice Daniel! I've seen that one too! It's a super useful technique! 😄
Wow! Great result, enjoy your videos. Thanks so much
Hey thank you! 😄
Great video! So much helpful info. 🔥
Thanks! 🙂
This is great! Love this channel! Keep up the great content.
Thank you so much!!
Loving your content Adam, it gets better and better over time 👍
Thank you so much 🤗🌳
You are genius man ,what a master piece 👏🙌👌
Hey thanks!!
Mate, it looks amazing!
Hey thanks!!
Great job!
Thanks! 🙂
Great video. I learned something new. ❤
Thanks 🙂
Wow impressive, really nice!
Thank you! 😄 There will be lots more Bonsai videos to come!
Good stuff. Well done.
Thanks so much Jelle!
Thanks for such an elaborate talk.
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Nice example of double air layer. The cutoff tree is quite lovely.
Thanks very much Steve! 🙂
Great video!
Thanks!
Really good video
You are a good man! I like the style you have.. In my travels I have planted near330 Pine.,180 Maple I am getting old now . Dont hurt yourself.
, I did . .. Then the pills. My sap fell, vigor is nearly gone.. i will never hear the whisper of the wind, ofthe grown trees. Be good and thank you! Farmer brown
Thank you for your kind words, Farmer Brown. It sounds like you've had quite the journey with planting so many pines and maples. I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing now. Take care of yourself, and remember to cherish the memories of your trees and the whispers of the wind through their branches. Your dedication to nature is truly admirable. Wishing you all the best on your journey ahead ❤
nice video on air layer! Keep up the great work 👍👍
Thanks Bonsai Den Haag!
This is the second of your videos I’ve watched and I’ve liked them both. I do agree that your method is a bit risky since most of those new roots are still a little fragile. You’ve proven it’s possible and I just want to recommend to everyone else is to take your time removing the moss around the roots. I’ve broken many roots of my own air layers just by pushing the soil down too hard. It is a nice little apple tree and I think that pot fits it well.
Great video. It was super informative! I can’t wait to see what you do with this parent apple tree in the future!
Thanks! I will be posting more about this little tree in the future!! 🙂
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Very interesting Adam, and nice to see your grandmother's tree in progression towards lots of different bonsai. I like the shape of the air layer. Keep growing.xx
Hey Mandy! 😀 Im looking forward to seeing how this tree progresses!
VERY NICE
Great video Adam, very successful airlayering and techniques used. I will be looking out for updates on these Apple tree's. Thanks
Thanks Scott! 🙂 I'll post updates every time I work on this litte one! 🙂
Thank you, awesome
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You got a perfect baby bonsai out of that very well done👏
I'm super happy with it! 🤗
There it is!
Hey! Thank you for watching this air layering video!!
Very refreshing
Hey thank you!
I have been doing air layerings insering a disc below the upper edge of the cutting in the sphagnum ball to encourage horizontal root development, a bit tricky but it works most of the time, this double method is probably a better solution, thanks, very interesting!
I’m just trying to get into bonsai and have been devouring as much knowledge as possible. Your video was so straight forward, and seemed to cover every little question one might have. In fact my parents have an apple tree (not quite as old) but the idea of attempting to propagate from the method you described at the end video is now firmly planted. Pun intended. Thank you for the sharing!
Never stop learning!! 🤗🤗 Air layering is a brilliant technique to get almost an instant Bonsai with a good Nebari! If you can double layer then the Nebari will be even better!
wow thank you so much!😍😍🥰
Hey thanks for watching Renato!
Mate your awesome 👍👍👍
Thanks very much Andy!
Great content!
Thanks! 🤗
Good idea😊
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Wow so nice sir ...new subscriber
Awesome 🤘
Hey thanks!!
@@notionbonsai no problemo 🤘y'all have a badass day🤘
I am trying this double layer technique on a juniper ground layer. Just to have good roots before I separate it from the original root bal. Very clear explanation you give here. Very nice edited video 👍
Ooh nice! Juniper air layer well! 🙂
great video
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That looks like a great result in quite a short period of time. I need to check how my big trident maple air layer is doing. As soon as damn the rain stops… 😮 ☔️ 🌧
It always surprises me how quickly apple air layers root! There surely should be some roots by now!! 🌳🍁
WOW I learnt something....thank you. Nice video.
I'm trying shredded sphagnum and akadama fines mix this spring. It should remove easier.
Ohh nice thats a neat idea! Might try that myself next time! 🙂
Thank you😍
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Superb 👌👌
Thank you 🙂
That was absolutely awesome thank you for the information I have a apple tree bonsai iv been working on I wish there was a way I could show it to you.
I'm glad you found the information helpful! If you have Instagram DM me on there! Would love to see it!
Hi, great video. What’s the ratio you use for your soil mix? thanks
Thanks
Hi Rikki! Thank you so much for your support 😀❤️
I never thought about doing something like this.
It might be useful for my next hawthorn layers. I struggled with the last one.
Ohh nice! I hope it works for you too man!! Let me know how you get on with it! 😊🌱
Great video Adam. Have you considered creating a vlog about Your Bonsai workshop in Creggan Country Park? That would make an interesting video of showing how you are passing your skills to others.
Yes, what he said! Please?! ✌️
I have thought about this! It may be too difficult to film and teach at the same time.. also some may not want to be on camera. I may film one someday though!
@@notionbonsai I see what you mean, a way around it could be using a Tri-pod, asking a member of staff would they be so kind as to record you teaching? ...And even blur out faces? Or even talk about it after while having a Coffee like your old style vlogs. That's how I'd do it. But if it's not possible, I understand. I'll stay tuned in.
Roots don’t really care about light as long as conditions are correct they will grow look at aerial roots for one example. I do understand the logic but the foil will more likely keep in a bit more heat and that will help more than the lack of light. ❤ the vid by the way and keep it up. Great root development 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 hope this helps.
Ahh fair enough 🙂 I've seen others use bubble wrap to keep them warm too! Thanks very much William!
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Excellent!!!
Any chance you have a link for the scoop used? 😬🙂
Great
Thanks! 🙂
Great video, thank you. Killer hair dude.
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Oh my goodness. Love your videos , is there a certain type of sphagnum moss your using? I have been using moss from the local garden store or nursery. Not near as successful as your self. Any advice would be appreciated.
I just notice how beautifully blue his eyes are
What a great way to get beautiful root program. I will try it on my Bonsai later. Is it possible for any kind of trees?
It should work for the majority of trees. Though there are some trees that it may not work on so I recommend researching the species before doing it 😀🌳
Do you happen to have any info on what to do with a new tree with no training? I just ordered a 1 gallon kiyohime, but everything i find starts way after.
extraordinary knowledge, we here in Indonesia have used it. And we didn't immediately plant it in the bonsai pot but we planted it in the ground first to create a dimensional balance between the roots and the stem. You can see it on the Indonesian bonsai channel, Thankyou
Aw nice! Thank you 🤗 Can you send me a link to see it? 🌲
ua-cam.com/video/jjKQlMcKaVs/v-deo.html
I think its not wobbling which will stop new roots to form, actually trees in nature define through their apex and wind if it needs more hold and grow more and deeper roots, but the wiring is done to stop the wobbling because too much wobbling can damage new and sensitive root tips, anyway great video! Love that you took your time and even showed the results after your first root pruning!! Wish you would live in Switzerland, i dont have a lot of young friends doing bonsai too!
For sure! 🙂
As you plan on air layering all the way down on this apple, why do you not put it in a large pot to encourage the growth of the roots as if it were in the ground? What is the advantage of the pond basket in this case? Thank you.
Absolutely great work adam ...can I ask where do you buy your soil mix from ,I used to use mola clay but can not get it from anywhere so I need to think of a new mix ..
Hey Michael! I order mine from IBUKI Bonsai in Poland. It comes pre-mixed 🙂
@notionbonsai thanks Adam just had a look at there website....there a lot cheaper than the uk
Very informative
Welcome be fine thanks for the information I want your opinion on this. What should I cut and what should I leave out Thanks
Send me a picture of your tree on Instagram and I'll check it out! 🤗
@@notionbonsai ok my dear
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Like your proces... 18:48
I just notice how beautifully blue his eyes are 0:04
That was an impressive amount of roots for three months. I’m guessing maybe you had the tree in a greenhouse or a nice warm spring. I think most people think of double air layers as two section done at the same time rather than a second air layer. Late fall will work for east to root trees but may not get to the point of safe separation before dormancy. I generally would not do two simultaneous air layers but I think most growers have done two layers on one season. You did not mention anything about the flowers on the tree and if it flowers and makes fruit. Seed grown apples can take a long time to start flowering. I would think 50 years would be enough but perhaps size has a lot to do with triggering a tree to start getting sexy.
Apples are great beginner trees. Easy to root easy to graft and easy to grow. I’m not sure why more people don’t include crabapples in their collections.
Happy growing
You've brought up some really insightful points! The speed of root growth can indeed vary based on conditions like greenhouse warmth or a favorable spring. And you're spot on about the perceptions of double air layering; sometimes, it's seen as two layers done simultaneously rather than a second layer on the same tree. The year that I did this one I did have a pretty warm spring! This one was kept outdoors. Seed-grown apples can indeed take quite a while to start flowering; size might indeed play a part in triggering that transition.
Absolutely, apples make for fantastic beginner trees! They're forgiving, easy to root, graft, and nurture. Happy growing to you too! 🍎🌳 If you have any more tips or thoughts, I'm all ears!
What if you made a thick cardboard donut to push up under the roots to encourage them to grow flat although they would be flexible at this point
Dude, where did you get that awesome shirt?
Thanks Matt! It's made by people here in my city by hand!
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What is the minimal tree thickness/age for airlayering?
The minimal tree thickness/age for air layering can vary depending on the species of tree you're working with. In general, air layering is most successful on trees that have reached a certain level of maturity, typically with a trunk thickness of at least 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter.
For deciduous trees, this might mean waiting until the trunk is a few years old and has developed some girth. For conifers, which tend to grow slower, you might need to wait longer until the trunk has reached a similar thickness.
Age alone isn't always the best indicator; it's more about the thickness and maturity of the trunk. Air layering works best on trees that have developed enough vascular tissue to support the formation of roots above the layering site. 😁
@@notionbonsai thank you! I was thinking of prunning 3yr maples and saving the top )) but looks like I'll have to wait or try to do cutlings
@@AntonKoba DM me on instagram and I can have a look at them for you! I have successfully air layered Maple that was less than 1cm!
@@notionbonsai thanks, will do. I'm going gently repot and wait for the first good leaves anyways.
You can really see where the roots from stage one had hardened off to a red brown colour
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What is a root booster?
Hey! Depending on the brand you get it contains vitamins, enzymes, organic and humic acids that stimulate root mass. 🙂
Great result with the air layer though to be truly honest, i am struggling to see what is gained by trimming the air layer and waiting one more month that couldn't have been acheived by just cutting the air layer and potting it up? Not a process that i am familiar with.
The roots of apples grow very vigorously so it may be difficult to see with this video, but if you have a tree that grows a little less vigorously where when it layers the roots grow long and spindly, then pruning the roots and allowing it to grow a second time will make the roots subdivide and grow side shoots to them. When that grows and fills the bag the roots will be dense in growth with a much better Nebari from the moment it is separated from the parent tree 🤗
@@notionbonsai Thanks for the clarification Adam. 👍
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