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Sakari, I would prep branch just like a regular air-layer, put hormone on the cut and bury it making sure it's always moist. It would be even better if you dig a hole and fill it with a loose free draining medium like perlite, pumice, etc. this way there would be no danger of overwatering which would cause rot. Weight the branch down with a rock and keep the end of the branch from moving in the wind by tying to a post.
Good luck.

11-Apr-2006	#2
Bruce Winter veteran Join Date: Apr-2004 Location: Volcano Country: Hawaii Posts: 442	Sakari, I would prep branch just like a regular air-layer, put hormone on the cut and bury it making sure it's always moist. It would be even better if you dig a hole and fill it with a loose free draining medium like perlite, pumice, etc. this way there would be no danger of overwatering which would cause rot. Weight the branch down with a rock and keep the end of the branch from moving in the wind by tying to a post. Good luck.