Air Layering Size

I need to top Lillian Stoffregen as she has grown a bit to tall (6') for the spot I have her planted. Last year I just cut the plant back and it came back fast. This year I will air layer them, but I am questioning the size of the air layer. The first one I did yesterday the AL is 17" in height with branches. Is that to large? I have four more to do most will have four branches and will be about the same size.

 

ScoTi My rule do what is best for your plant and hope you can find a home the the air layers. 2 nd rule if I have it no one else seems to like that plant anymore. As the pics show pots every where

 

I've done a few big air layers up to 1/2" steam diameter. Some get extra sphagnum moss during the process to get a big root ball before going into a 3 gal container. For a real leggy plant, you can try two air layers on the same stem.

 

Thanks all! I will continue on with the larger size air layers.

 

Lamar, I should not have a problem with finding them a home. Most people I know take any plant I throw their way. My next door neighbor wants my Crotons and Ti plants in her yard now. I will be removing a dozen or so Batik Crotons from my yard to her yard in the coming weeks and I will still get to enjoy seeing them from my view.