In 2025, I performed a ground layering technique. I removed the top layer of soil and made an incision around the bark. Two diverging roots are now clearly visible. I hope I scraped off all the cambium properly to prevent bridging. I applied Clonex to the cut site and covered everything with sphagnum, vermiculite, and other materials I had on hand.
It can be considered a partial success. So far, only one root has formed. I lightly pruned the tips and removed the original roots, hoping this will stimulate the development of new roots on other sides of the nebari. I’ll check again in the spring during the next repotting. Photos show the tree before the procedure, after removing the old roots, and a view from below.
This is a fairly demanding procedure for the plant. Before planting, I pruned and removed the largest branch at the apex. The tree was placed in a production pot with a well-draining, 100% inorganic substrate, and for the first two weeks, I kept it under a plastic bag to reduce transpiration. After a few weeks, the first shoots appeared. Now the root tips are visible in the drainage holes. I’m curious whether new roots will appear in other places around the base of the trunk by spring.
