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Fall Herb Propagation: Clone Your Kitchen Favorites

Fall is a quiet window for cloning kitchen favorites indoors. Soft growth is still going, outdoor heat is easing up, and a bright windowsill tray can keep basil, mint, oregano, and thyme coming while the garden slows down. Soft kitchen herbs usually take Rooting Powder #1; firmer stems can step up to #3.

Fall Herb Propagation: Clone Your Kitchen Favorites

Fall is a quiet window for cloning kitchen favorites indoors. Soft growth is still going, outdoor heat is easing up, and...

Monstera Deliciosa and Where It Began

Long before conquering modern living rooms, Monstera deliciosa spent millennia climbing tropical canopies across Central America. Discover how wild rainforest evolution created the world's most famous houseplant.

Monstera Deliciosa and Where It Began

Long before conquering modern living rooms, Monstera deliciosa spent millennia climbing tropical canopies across Central America. Discover how wild rainforest evolution...

Summer Plant Propagation Guide: Hormex Rooting Powders

Taking stem cuttings during the summer, specifically softwood (fresh green growth) and early semi-hardwood (stems that are starting to firm up at the base) gives you the highest success rate of the year. But to jumpstart root development before the heat stress sets in, using the right concentration of rooting hormone is essential.

Summer Plant Propagation Guide: Hormex Rooting Powders

Taking stem cuttings during the summer, specifically softwood (fresh green growth) and early semi-hardwood (stems that are starting to firm up at...

Protecting Our Wild Roots: Help Us Save Moon Camp

Jackie and Shadow have captured hearts worldwide with their resilience in Big Bear Valley. Now, we have a chance to give back to these incredible bald eagles. The Friends of Big Bear Valley are on a mission to raise $10 million in just six months to purchase and protect the land surrounding their nest. We’re standing with nature enthusiasts everywhere to support the Save Moon Camp initiative. Join us in preserving this vital habitat to ensure Jackie and Shadow, and...

Protecting Our Wild Roots: Help Us Save Moon Camp

Jackie and Shadow have captured hearts worldwide with their resilience in Big Bear Valley. Now, we have a chance to give...

Maximizing Yield and Speed: Why Commercial Growers are Switching to Hormex Rooting Powders

In the competitive world of commercial horticulture, timing and success rates are everything. Whether you're managing a boutique nursery or a large-scale commercial operation, the health of your cuttings dictates your future inventory. While gels have their place, more growers are returning to, and sticking with, the specialized power of Hormex Rooting Powders.

Maximizing Yield and Speed: Why Commercial Growers are Switching to Hormex Rooting Powders

In the competitive world of commercial horticulture, timing and success rates are everything. Whether you're managing a boutique nursery or a...

Precision Rooting: Why "Stronger" is the Secret Weapon for Difficult Woody Cuttings

While we all want rapid results, the secret to Hormex’s 65+ year success isn't just about the strongest rooting products, it’s about hormonal balance. Using the right strength is like choosing the right tool for a project. You wouldn't want to use a sledgehammer to hang a picture frame or a tack hammer to break through concrete. In this blog we discuss the importance of choose the right strength.

Precision Rooting: Why "Stronger" is the Secret Weapon for Difficult Woody Cuttings

While we all want rapid results, the secret to Hormex’s 65+ year success isn't just about the strongest rooting products, it’s...

The Art of the Perfect Cutting: Your Guide to Successful Plant Propagation

So, what makes for a perfect cutting? Think of it as the blueprint for a whole new plant. The health, strength, and viability of that future plant are all encoded in the small piece you choose to snip. Starting with a weak or poorly chosen cutting is a recipe for frustration, while starting with a great one makes the process feel like magic.

The Art of the Perfect Cutting: Your Guide to Successful Plant Propagation

So, what makes for a perfect cutting? Think of it as the blueprint for a whole new plant. The health, strength,...

Beyond the Season: Why Hormex Rooting Powder is Your Year-Round Gardening Essential

For many gardeners, plant propagation is a seasonal affair, something reserved for the spring or early summer when conditions are naturally perfect. But what if you could break free from those limitations? With the right tools, like Hormex rooting powder, you can propagate plants successfully at any time of the year. This blog post will explore how this powerful rooting hormone makes year-round growing a reality and the incredible benefits it brings to your gardening efforts.

Beyond the Season: Why Hormex Rooting Powder is Your Year-Round Gardening Essential

For many gardeners, plant propagation is a seasonal affair, something reserved for the spring or early summer when conditions are naturally...

Hormex Mother Mist: A Game-Changer for Plant Health & Cloning Success

We’re excited to announce the launch of our newest innovation in plant care: Hormex Mother Mist – Cal-Mag-Iron + B1 foliar spray. Releasing July 1st, this ready-to-use nutrient mist is designed to support overall plant health and give your mother plants the strength they need for successful propagation.

Hormex Mother Mist: A Game-Changer for Plant Health & Cloning Success

We’re excited to announce the launch of our newest innovation in plant care: Hormex Mother Mist – Cal-Mag-Iron + B1 foliar spray....

Smarter Propagation Starts Here: Cuttings vs. Seeds vs. Buying New Plants – The Clear Advantage

While seeds can be slow and unpredictable - especially with hybrid varieties - growing from cuttings is faster, more reliable, and ensures genetic consistency. That means your new plant is an exact clone of the original, preserving its traits, quality, and appearance. It’s a no-brainer for those who want to replicate strong performers in their garden or greenhouse.

Smarter Propagation Starts Here: Cuttings vs. Seeds vs. Buying New Plants – The Clear Advantage

While seeds can be slow and unpredictable - especially with hybrid varieties - growing from cuttings is faster, more reliable, and...

How to Propagate Plants Such as Pothos in Water

Learn how to easily propagate pothos in water and boost your success with Hormex Vitamin B1 and Rooting Hormone Concentrate. This step-by-step guide covers everything from taking cuttings to encouraging strong root growth and transplanting, while highlighting how Hormex supports faster rooting, reduces transplant shock, and promotes healthier plants overall. Perfect for beginners and seasoned plant lovers alike!

How to Propagate Plants Such as Pothos in Water

Learn how to easily propagate pothos in water and boost your success with Hormex Vitamin B1 and Rooting Hormone Concentrate. This...

8 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Propagating Plants from Cuttings

Avoiding common mistakes when propagating plants from cuttings can significantly improve your success rate and root development. From using clean, sharp tools to choosing the right rooting hormone and growing medium, this guide covers key tips to help your cuttings thrive. With the right techniques and proper care, you’ll grow strong, healthy plants every time.

8 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Propagating Plants from Cuttings

Avoiding common mistakes when propagating plants from cuttings can significantly improve your success rate and root development. From using clean, sharp...