I didn't expect the Mulberry tree to take root so quickly. I decided to try air layering (Marcotting) a Mulberry Tree because I heard that it roots quickly. In just under 15 days, its roots will become sufficiently large to be cut and transplanted.
The Mulberry Tree is easy to care for and reproduce. This week, I'll start taking cuttings and transfer them to a better location or container. I'm thinking of giving one to my friend.
If I were in the Philippines, I would definitely multiply it until I have ten trees. But for now, I can say one thing for certain: before I return home to the Philippines, I will start air layering (marcotting) it and bring the plants back to multiply!
an you see the roots? They are ready for transplanting. Perhaps later, I'll carefully consider how to move it and where it would be best to place it. I might start by putting it in a medium-sized container, and when it has leaves, I'll transfer it to a larger space. Alternatively, I could give it to my friend who lives in a villa with a garden.
I cut off this dry, brown tree trunk section yesterday. I also removed the branches so that when I cut the trunk with roots, it can be easily transplanted, and new branches will grow vigorously.
As I mentioned in my previous blog, it's crucial not to let the soil on the part of the tree you air-layered (marcotted) dry out. When it dries up, the roots may die or become desiccated.
In the coming months, I'm considering air-layering (marcotting) a lemon tree. So far, I've pruned its older branches to encourage new growth and prevent it from growing taller than 1.5 meters. Harvesting from a shorter tree is more convenient because lemon trees tend to have many thorns. Just yesterday, I also removed the thorns from its branches and trunk.
I'd like to remind those who have Citrus plants such as Calamansi, Lemon, Lime, and Pomelo that you can safely remove or trim the thorns from their branches. Don't worry, as the thorns serve as a natural defense mechanism against those who might harm the fruit and leaves.
