Layering #1
Propagation in which roots are formed on a stem while still attached to the parent plant.
Layering
Similar to simple layering except that the stem is covered by soil at 2 or more points.
Serpentine layering
Name given to all types of plants that survive part of their life as a dormant, fleshy, underground structure.
Geophyte
Another name for the buds on a tuber.
Eyes
These bulbs have outer scales that are dry and paper-like
Tunicate
Layering is best started in this season
Spring
This type of layering works well with tropical plants.
Air layering
Type of propagation that uses naturally detachable structures on the plant.
Separation
Crocus have this type of structure
corm
These bulbs are not enclosed in a dry covering
Non-tunicate or scaly
Removing the bark all the way around the stem.
Girdling
The mother plant is bent to the ground and completely covered with soil in this type of layering.
Trench layering
Type of propagation that involves cutting the plant into sections with stems and roots.
Division
Enlarged stem produced by some orchids
Pseudobulb
Type of propagation used for lilies where individual scales are broken off and planted.
Scaling
This is often applied to the girdled area to promote growth.
Rooting hormone.
Stolons, runners, and rhizomes are examples of this type of layering.
Natural layering.
Other than a means of propagation, the other purpose of underground plant parts.
Food storage
Miniature corms
Cormels
Offsets
Type of layering where a branch from a parent plant is bent to the ground and covered with soil.
Simple layering
Strawberries and spider plants have this specialized type of stem.
Specialized stem that grows horizontally at or just below the ground.
Rhizome
Massive enlargement of secondary roots i.e Dahlia
Tuberous roots
The Amaryllis growth cycled is related to this climate cycle
Wet-dry