First let us know what is layering

What is Layering?

Layering is a technique of plant propagation where the new plant remains at least partially attached to
the mother plant while forming new roots and can occur naturally through modified stem structures.

Mound layering
a method of propagation in which various woody-stemmed plants (as currants, gooseberries,
quinces) are cut back to the ground in early spring and the new shoots that they develop are
covered with soil to a depth of six to eight inches to induce root growth which forms individual
plants that can be removed in the fall
— called also stool layering

Tip layering
the propagation of plants by bending a stem to the ground and covering the tip with soil so that
roots and new shoots may develop

composite layering is a technique use in dentistry so it has nothing to do with propagation.

Compound layering is a type of layering in which the entire stem is forced horizontally and covered
with soil or propagation medium. Multiple stem pieces root at the same time.

Air-layering, also known as marcotting, is a way of getting clones of woody plants that are often
difficult to root from cuttings. This method involves propagating a new plant from a branch still
attached to the parent plant, by getting roots to form on the branch.
Air-layering, also known as marcotting, is a way of getting clones of woody plants that are often difficult
to root from cuttings. This method involves propagating a new plant from a branch still attached to the
parent plant, by getting roots to form on the branch.

While large number of cuttings can be easily obtained from still green branches or first-year growth,
there may be high attrition rate. More time is also needed for these branches to harden and grow to a
size suitable for planting out.

Air-layering is often the preferred way of propagating fruit trees, rather than growing them from seeds as this
may not give plants of the same quality as the parent (true to type). Also, it will take a longer time to grow, as
the new plant has to develop from seed through juvenile stage before the first fruits are produced.

Air-layering is often the preferred way of propagating fruit trees, rather than growing them from seeds
as this may not give of the same plants quality as the parent (true to type). Also, it will take a longer
time to grow, as the new plant has to develop from seed through juvenile stage before the first fruits
are produced.