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Old 06-01-2006, 09:51 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Chris Hogg
 
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Default Air Layering - sphagnum moss alternative

On Fri, 06 Jan 2006 15:41:20 GMT, gb wrote:

What can I use as an alternative to sphagnum moss for air layering ??

Any ideas, preferably must be easily available and cheap (if not
free).

Shreaded newspaper ??


I would think newspaper, or nappies for that matter, not a good idea
as it will rot in the enclosed moist conditions. The resulting moulds
etc will probably infecting the wound cut to promote rooting.

What's wrong with damp peat?


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