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bonsaiTALK Master Chief
Join Date: Sep-2003
Location: Amstelveen
Country: Netherlands
Posts: 1,380
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Originally Posted by yohann976
Unfortunately, my wife killed my camera some time ago. I know how beneficial photos can be in helping others gauge the situation. I can attempt to borrow one from a friend. For the time being, I'll give you a brief description.
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No camera phone?
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After making the cut for the airlayer, the branch lost quite a few leaves (I may have cut it a little too deep). Quickly, it recovered and began growing again. After awhile the growth slowed, it lost some leaves and the compound leaves remaining wouldn't open fully. I believe that was due to the fact that the branch became rootbound. Since I cut out the bottom of the cup, nothing has changed, but it has been only a day.
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Cutting deep is necessary - you need to completely remove the bark.
See this: http://www.knowledgeofbonsai.org/fo...12192ee6ad3c4a1
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I'm thinking about giving it another week or so before cutting it off of the mother plant. I would cut it off now, but I would be really pissed if I killed it...lol.
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There are no guarantees with airlayers :-)
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