Layering Propagation for the Home Gardener - Oklahoma State University

Published Feb. 2017|Id: HLA-6443 By Bruce Dunn, David Hillock, Sunny Evans, Clint Bentley Jump To:What is Layering? Patent Laws Layering Methods Ways to Improve Layering Success Choice of Layering Reference What is Layering? Layering is a technique of plant propagation where the new plant remains at least partially attached to the mother plant while forming new roots and can occur naturally through modified stem structures (Table 1). Layering is a tried and true method of asexual propagation that does not require any special tools or controlled environmental conditions, like a mist bench, to facilitate rooting. The techniques required are easily mastered by the home gardener. Layering techniques allow desired shrubs, vines and indoor plants to be propagated using less space. Hard-to-root plants propagated using layering techniques generally form roots more quickly with greater overall success than when they are propagated from cuttings. Layering can be started in the spring or early su...