Use Rooting Hormone in Water to Quickly Root Plants

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[@susiestara0387]

Fantastic tip! Thanks!!!

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@susiestara0387, You're very welcome! Glad the video is helpful. :)

[@xkorbekx]

Do you recommend this for plants recovering from root rot pruning?

[@Neocardinialord_]

I got the same exact type of rooting hormone from the hardware store near where I live and it works very good! I put it in an ivy cutting and it already started roots within 2 days!

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@Neocardinialord_ , That's great! So glad it is working well for you! :)

[@Qiusang1]

Can i simply put the stem cutting into the rooting hormone solution till it start to root?

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@Quisang1, I think you are asking if you can put the stem cutting in the rooting hormone directly until it starts to root? The rooting hormone used in this video is a powder and rooting requires water to occur, which is why you would want to put a small amount of rooting hormone into the water.

[@allynkatejimenez187]

Can i ask how much or how many ml should i put growth hormone (mine is a liquid) in a 1 liter of water?

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@allynkatejimenez187, You want just a little bit. For a liter, I would add just 1 to 2 ml.

[@meganslone8906]

Can I spray this on succulent stems? For growth as well?

[@HealthyHouseplants]

Megan, if you are referring to spraying the solution on growing stems, no, it's not for that, as it is for root development. However, if you are referring to succulent stems that you want to root, then yes, you can use it on the root nodes to stimulate root growth, but in that case you would brush it on when it's dry. Here is a long-form video on how to do that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m36xhomffpiIeck

[@heinzhaupthaar5590]

​@@HealthyHouseplants If we're talking IBA - You can use it on a particular branch if you want it to gain apical dominance, or spray the whole plant to diminish apical dominance effects and have everything grow at a more even rate. I've tried it on a few different varieties and the effect seems to be robust, no surprise considering Auxins are one of the main causes if not even almost the sole cause for apical dominance. As for dose - I have no idea, that's on everyone to find out for themselves. I experimented with it a long time ago and lost all my documentation on a lot of experiments. Wouldn't try it on a plant I hold dear, but experiments with hormones can be quite interesting and succulents are usually easy to propagate from leaves.

[@fathimajasmin1473]

How much water I don’t understand please let me know

[@M0rPhinz]

1/8 tea spoon to 16 fluid ounces of water. Half a quarter of a tea spoon to half a liter of water. 16 fluid ounces of water = 473.176 milliliters of water to be exact.

[@M0rPhinz]

And she noted in another comment reply that after watering the plant with this solution you should be watering it with regular water the next 2 or 3 times and then rewater it with this solution till you get to see a good rooting established on your plant.

[@valeriexoxo]

Thank you for the tip!!! I’ve also been wondering if I can add the rooting hormone into the water of my water cuttings to help the process for stubborn cuttings. For example I know that mint is supposed to be easy as I’ve rooted it even unintentionally in a humid cup with shallow water that I forgot to put away in the fridge but the mint that I have this year doesn’t want to root.

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@valeriexoxo, You're very welcome. I have had success putting a tiny bit into the water for rooting, so it may work for your mint.

[@christelarmstrong9598]

Did not know that thank you

[@HealthyHouseplants]

Christel Armstrong, You're very welcome! :)

[@donchaulklin5135]

I have a Meyer lemon tree. It did well for a couple of years, producing a lot of lemons. But when I moved it into the house this year it died back dropped all leaves and fruit. Decided to transplant. There was only a small clump of roots left. Can I use this to stimulate the roots and get it to grow again

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@donchaulklin5135, You can use this to stimulate roots to grow. I would use it every third watering. However, one thing of importance. When you repotted it recently, did you move it to a smaller pot? When you repot, you want 2/3 root to 1/3 potting soil in the pot.

[@fanaticforager6610]

Excellenté 🙌🏽🥳🎶🌱🎶

[@natashaking1984]

What’s the name of the rooting hormone in the bottle you are using in this video what’s the name of it please?

[@HealthyHouseplants]

antashaking1984, The product is Root Boost. Here is a link on Amazon: amzn.to/3Rrv5OG (Affiliate link)

[@RashaaL23]

Good job

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@Rashaal23, Thank you!

[@sharonholmes4444]

Interesting 🤔 Thank you!

[@HealthyHouseplants]

Sharon Holmes, You're welcome! :)

[@darkshadowsx5949]

what would too much rooting hormone do to the plant?

[@MichaelDomer]

You would have to find a bigger house.

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@MichaelDomer, 🤣

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@darkshadowsx5949, too much rooting hormone will harm the plant, causing it to not root, if it hasn't rooted yet, and if it has, it can cause root dieback, as well as foliage loss. In particularly excessive amounts it can cause plant death. So just use a small amount!

[@darkshadowsx5949]

@@HealthyHouseplants thanks.

[@SethgearySagolili]

Does it work for old seeds?

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@user-xu9sh7sd6y, It won't make old seeds germinate, but once the seeds do germinate it will help the new plants develop roots more quickly, and a stronger root system. The lemon seeds in the video had already rooted and the plants are small.

[@loidagabutin-ui2fv]

How to order ty

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@loidagabutin-ui2fv, You can get the rooting hormone here: amzn.to/3cDtrHh (affiliate link)

[@Taino76]

How many times should we water it with the hormone

[@HealthyHouseplants]

Victor, good question. Every 3rd-4th watering until the plant is well-rooted and growing well.

[@Taino76]

@@HealthyHouseplants Thank you very much 👍🏽

[@lisabeshay5123]

Can with the gel not the powder? Thanks!

[@HealthyHouseplants]

Yes! Just a small amount, like with the powder. In warm water, and shake well before using.

[@darkshadowsx5949]

@@HealthyHouseplants i dont know how you even understood their question typed in broken english. do you happen to have a protocol droid?

[@primordialarchetypes2927]

@@darkshadowsx5949 A kind heart needs no protocol droid..........it UNDERSTANDS EVERYTHING......try it, it might transform your life

[@reynug]

I'm propagating pothos, and zebra plant in water, its been just under 2 weeks and am starting to see small roots! Can I add this stuff to the water that they're in to help them root before moving it to soil?

[@HealthyHouseplants]

@reynug, yes, you can add a tiny bit to the water.