Difference between Layering and Cutting

Sr No

Layering

Cutting

1

Layering is performed on only branches of the plant

Cutting can be accomplished with by using branches, leaves, and roots.

2

plant parts are kept attached to the mother plant till the root formation takes place.

Plant parts are first detached from mother plant and are them induced to produce roots.

3

Layers are produced on the spot only and very few layers can be produced from plant.

Cutting can be taken easily from the plant and can be carried to long distance. More number of cutting can be prepared from a plant.

4

It is combursam and difficult requires techniques.

It is very easy and simple methods.

5

Those plants are difficult to root can be propagated by layerage.

Those plants are easier to root and are propagated by cuttage.