Name: Christina Sookdeo

Course: Agricultural Science

Bridging Programme 2013

Assignment: Air Layering Portfolio

STEPS TO AIR-LAYERING OF A CROTON PLANT

Step 1: Looking for a suitable branch Step 2: Clearing the area to the perform process on

Step 3: Peeling off the ring of bark Step 4: Scraping off the thin layer of cambium

Step 5: Applying rooting hormone to the area Step 6: Covering the area with damp moss

Step 7: Wrapping the moss in polythene Step 8: Securing the plastic wrap by tying it firmly with a string

Note: All photos credits are given to my brother- Stephen Sookdeo.

The result of one of the croton branches that I performed air-layering on. It was left to grow roots for a total of nineteen days (two weeks and five days).