Rooting hormones

RustBeltCowgirl

Need help rooting cuttings and don't want to use synthetic rooting hormones?

https://morningchores.com/natural-rooting-hormone-alternatives/

marjstratton

Good article. I've always had difficulties when trying to propagate. I've tried using willow tea but no luck. I'll try apple cider or aloe vera next time. Thanks for posting.

vickeym

Great information. Thank you for sharing. I intend to do some cuttings from a few plants this spring so good timing too.

Merin Porter

I've actually heard that human saliva makes a good rooting hormone due to the enzymes it contains. I haven't tried it, but I read about it a while ago and it stuck with me!

Monek Marie

I have a bunch of rooting so maybe I will Try them all.

I have used willow water to water with and I dip the cutting in honey. I usually do quite well.

How you do a cutting also depends on what time of year it is. Cuttings with no sap running in them need more effort and usually mist to them them root.

@RustBeltCowgirl Nice article

Merin Porter

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/911989#Comment_911989

Ooo, if you do, would you be willing to report back on your results? I find this discussion fascinating! :)

LaurieLovesLearning

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/912189#Comment_912189

@Monek Marie I was just going to say what Merin said!

Monek Marie

https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/comment/912192#Comment_912192

@Merin Porter @LaurieLovesLearning

Ahh, an adventure! I am always up for a good gardening experiment. And I'll include photos. Denise

JennyT Upstate South Carolina

I'll chime in with @Merin Porter and @LaurieLovesLearning, I've tried a couple of things for rooting and have had so-so success. I'd love to hear/see how your experiment goes @Monek Marie. 😊

Great article @RustBeltCowgirl, thanks for sharing.