My first attempt at air layering! Took some regular potting soil and added a bit more perlite for extra aeration. Took a 16 oz plastic cup, cut it partially in half and then used a lighter to make a hole in the bottom for the stem. Girdled the bark with a 1/4" cut and rubbed a tiny amount of rooting hormone on the cut and then packed the cup tightly with the slightly dampened potting soil. Used a couple rubber bands to hold the cup together and wrapped the whole thing in two layers of aluminum foil.
Hoping that it will be ready in about 6 weeks to give away as a gift. It’s an LSU Improved Celeste for those wondering.
EDIT: I realized this is thread is about fig cuttings… too late to move it now but hopefully it shines some light on alternative propagation methods for some people. Here is the thread I should have posted to: