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Today, we’re talking about rooting hormone, a fantastic tool for houseplant propagation. Using rooting hormone can speed up the rooting process and increase your success rate when starting plants from cuttings.
There are many types of rooting hormones available—powders, gels, and liquids. If you’re rooting cuttings in water, you’ll want to use the liquid version. These products contain auxins, natural plant hormones that promote root development. They mimic the plant’s own rooting hormones, boosting growth from root nodes found on plant stems.
In this video, we demonstrate using powdered rooting hormone on a goldfish plant cutting. It’s important to handle rooting hormone with care—avoid inhaling it or letting it touch your skin. Note that rooting hormone loses effectiveness after about 12 to 18 months.
We also show how to use a moist (but not soggy) propagation mix and how to apply the hormone either by dipping the cutting or using a small brush for more precision. Key tips include:
Remove excess foliage so the cutting can focus energy on root growth.
Coat root nodes with hormone and gently tap off excess.
Use a dowel to create a planting hole and insert the cutting just above the second node.
Keep the mix moist and cover with a plastic bag to create a greenhouse effect.
This method works especially well for plants like pothos, Chinese evergreen, dracaena, dumb cane, philodendron, and African violet. Once rooted, transplant your cuttings to regular potting soil.
Stay tuned for upcoming propagation videos, including one on pothos!
Rooting Hormone FAQ
What is rooting hormone?
Rooting hormone is a substance containing auxins that helps promote root growth in plant cuttings, increasing the chances of successful propagation.
What types of rooting hormone are available?
Rooting hormones come in powder, gel, and liquid forms. Liquid is ideal for water propagation, while powder and gel are commonly used for soil propagation.
How do you apply rooting hormone to a cutting?
You can dip the cutting directly into the rooting hormone or use a brush to apply it precisely to the root nodes, then insert the cutting into moist propagation mix.
What precautions should you take when using rooting hormone?
Avoid inhaling rooting hormone or letting it contact your skin. Store it properly and note that it loses effectiveness after 12 to 18 months.
Which plants benefit from rooting hormone?
Rooting hormone works well on many houseplants, including pothos, dracaena, dumb cane, Chinese evergreen, philodendron, and African violet.
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