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Can I use cinnamon as a rooting hormone?

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Many gardeners swear by using cinnamon as a rooting hormone. The main advantage of cinnamon for encouraging root growth is that it has antimicrobial properties, which can help keep the plant healthy while new roots are forming. Apply a little cinnamon powder to the cut stem of the plant to encourage root growth.

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Does rooting hormone really work?

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Studies show that root hormones can help speed up rooting time by stimulating the production of antioxidant enzymes in plant cuttings. There’s not a lot of scientific evidence that homemade rooting tonics work the same way, but some of them may help promote rooting by preventing fungal and bacterial growth.

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What’s the chemical name for plant rooting hormone?

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Most commercial rooting hormones are auxin-based. The hormone auxin occurs naturally in plants in the form of indole acetic acid, or IAA. Synthetic auxins found in commercial rooting hormones include indolebutyric acid (IBA) and naptheleneacetic acid (NAA).

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Could I add more to make it a stronger solution?

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You could, but it may be too potent. It is possible to have too much of a good thing.

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What component present in apple cider vinegar can stimulate the root of the cuttings?

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Most likely the acidity in the vinegar prevents microbial growth. There may be IBA present, but it is unlikely.

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Why can't I dip the cutting in honey?

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You can do so. This will form a protective layer on the cutting, and honey is a natural antiseptic and anti-fungal agent.

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Can I use this rooting powder or tonic to stop rot from a plant I'm propagating in water with the bottom node of its roots showing sign of rot?

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It may work, but if rotting continues, it may be best to simply cut off the node and propagate it again.

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Which method would be best for an aloe vera that has detached from its roots? I've taken off damaged leaves and will let it dry 1-2 days.

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Aloe cannot regrow roots from a leaf or stem. Unless there is still some base root area, your aloe will not survive. Aloe is only propagated through pups that grow from the stem of the plant or roots.

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