Patent ID: 9107353
Filing Date: 2015-08-18
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
1. A mold for use in cloning plants, said mold adapted to snap on to a branch of a plant for air layering, comprising: A. a hollow member having a wall, one closed end and one open end; B. said hollow member being made of plastic material having a predetermined degree of strength, flexibility, clarity and spring-back characteristics; C. said hollow member adapted to hold rooting medium in place around said branch; D. said wall having a hole located near the closed end and having a top edge, side, and lower edge, said mold being configured to allow said branch to pass through said hole and said open end; E. said wall having a slit extending from said open end to said hole, the flexibility and spring-back characteristics of said plastic material allowing edges of said wall forming said slit to be temporarily spread and then held closed when said mold snaps on said branch; F. said wall having a second hole opposite said slit and near said open end to accommodate means for attaching said hollow member to said branch.