Looking at taking some cuttings to start lavender, buxes and roses at this stage any thoughts on a good rooting product. Many thanks
samanya,
Nov 2, 5:48am
I only use it for roses, if I remember, as the others take quite easily. I'm not convinced that a rooting product is necessary. Most of my cuttings take without it, but I do have a special spot, shaded, in good soil, where I stick my cuttings & I do keep them moist. I find that some roses strike way more easily than others & I always take more cuttings than I need & usually end up giving some away. The rooting stuff I have is in a small plastic bottle & I got it from Mitre 10 & I can't remember the name of it, right now *rolls eyes* Good luck, it's exciting when you manage to get new plants.
harrislucinda,
Nov 2, 6:01am
hubby only just puts straight into the ground buxes easy Lavender can strike by just putting in water
serendipity55,
Nov 2, 7:56am
some people justdip them in honey?
paora-tm,
Nov 2, 8:23am
It sure is and a very addictive pastime. "Rootex" is one of the brandnames. As suggested, many people dip in honey - some also dip in cinnamon. You can make your own from willow tree branches.
paora-tm,
Nov 2, 8:29am
I wonder if the rooting powder speeds things up.
kclu,
Nov 7, 4:49am
Saiva is also suggested to aid roots forming.
docsportello,
Nov 7, 5:09am
I have some made from seaweed. Smells like the bowels of hell. Seems to improve strike rate in some cuttings and no difference in others. Woody stem natives do a lot better with it: 90% success.
paora-tm,
Nov 7, 8:28am
That would be saliva - I guess. :)
paora-tm,
Nov 7, 8:29am
Seasol claims to be a rooting aid.
cleggyboy,
Nov 7, 7:36pm
Seradix rooting powder is the one I have used. You can get three different ones, soft wood, medium & hardwood. I used to get great results from it.
lythande1,
Feb 19, 1:48am
There are various ones and some work well, some don't.
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