Cinnamon tree propagation (forum)

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John Mc how thick should the stem be for air layering the cinnamon?I had to stand on a garden seat to snatch this photo of the new growth. It loves being pruned.
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Time: 20th January 2014 3:52pm

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Brendan says...
Hi MaryT, I use 'Rooter Pots' for air layering, they come in two sizes, so I bought 2 of each. They work on avocado trees with stems around 10 to 20mm thick, they work best if the stem is vertical.
You can use softdrink bottles as well :-)
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Time: 21st January 2014 8:53am

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TMary says...
Thanks Brendan; it's done! Will check in a couple of months.
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Time: 21st January 2014 9:33am

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MaryT says...
I don't know why the photo turned out on its side. Left side should be on top :)

Time: 21st January 2014 9:38am

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Brendan says...
It could take 3 to 6 months to root, MaryT. What medium did you use? (or just soil?) Sphagnum moss, peat moss or cutting mix works too:-)

Time: 21st January 2014 9:40am

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MaryT says...
Brendan I used sphagnum moss after coating the wound with rooting powder. No idea how long it will take but thought I ought to check once in a while in case the moss dried up? I used a creased fold at the side instead of taping it up so it would be easy to open up to check.

Time: 21st January 2014 9:46am

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gimme says...
Brendan where do you buy rooter pots from?

Time: 21st January 2014 10:33am

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Brendan says...
From here gimme: http://www.nutri-tech.com.au/blog/2009/08/new-plants-in-a-fraction-of-the-time/

and more info: http://www.nutri-tech.com.au/downloads/product_information_sheets/Equipment/The%20Rooterpot.pdf

As I said, I bought 2 large & 2 small, I should've bought 4 small!

Time: 23rd January 2014 11:43am

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MaryT says...
They look pretty good for $2 each, Brendan, but it looks harder to use than the old bit of plastic, moss and twist tie that took less than 5 minutes.

Time: 23rd January 2014 2:46pm

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MaryT says...
Found this experiment re air layering comparing different media and methods: the rooterpots came in last.

Time: 23rd January 2014 3:18pm

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gimme says...
I have used plastics before but the crows pick the bags apart and all the moss falls out!

Time: 23rd January 2014 6:05pm

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MaryT says...
I wrapped the plastic with foil; I hope that would discourage birds.

Time: 23rd January 2014 6:27pm

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gimme says...
Tried that too! I think they liked the shine and sound of it even more

Time: 23rd January 2014 11:15pm

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MaryT says...
Then you might need some hardware, gimme. :) If I have that problem I would probably try cling wrap covered with soft drink bottle: I suspect the poor performance of rooter pots is due to not being able to squeeze the medium tight around the wound. Just a guess.

Time: 24th January 2014 7:46am

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trikus says...
Getting the odd few seeds on mine .
Keeping them all sorry .
Tree has been planted here for 6 years
from a 20 cm seedling sourced locally .
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Time: 30th January 2014 10:58pm

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MaryT says...
trikus that is exciting! My tree has flowered but no seeds - any tips?

Time: 31st January 2014 5:12am

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gimme says...
Trikus, I have bagged some green seeds forming on my tree as I think they drop off before I get a chance to collect them. How are you germinating them?

Time: 5th March 2014 9:33pm

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trikus says...
Picked several seeds today .. and noticed more unripe ones . Some I planted last month sprouted very fast . Used 5cm tubes and local media . Trees may not produce seeds in a temperate climate MaryT .


Time: 10th March 2014 10:34pm

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MaryT says...
Thanks, trikus; that must be it. My tree's been flowering for some time now but I never see a seed. I am trying air layering. On the other hand, the curry leaf tree produces seeds that plant themselves at its feet and I've been potting up seedlings.

Time: 11th March 2014 5:34am

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trikuslaptop1 says...
My Cinnamon tree is smelling very funky with so many flowers .
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Time: 2nd October 2015 11:40am

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