Adding a few inches of mulch will help retain moisture. Dig it up, keeping plenty of soil around the roots, and move it to its intended location. Air layering Air layering involves the same principle as ground layering, but it's used for branches higher on a plant. At this point, it's usually a good idea to remove about half the new plant's leaves, to prevent excessive moisture loss through transpiration while the new plant gets established on its own. If no roots form, the cut you made will form a callus, and new bark will eventually grow over it.
Air layering is most successful if done while a plant is growing actively.
To encourage such growth in houseplants, fertilize the plant to be layered, then place it in a sunny window. When new leaves appear, proceed with layering. Begin below a node. Dust cut with rooting hormone, encase in damp sphagnum moss, and cover with plastic wrap to keep moss moist. All rights reserved.