How Do I Use Hormex Rooting Products?

HORMEX ROOTING POWDER

The Fastest Way to Clone Plants From Cuttings

Achieve professional cloning success across all starter mediums, including coco and hydroponics. Unlike messy gels that can trap excess moisture and cause root-rot or sagging, Hormex premium Rooting Powders deliver a stable, fast-acting hormone tailored to your specific plant type. Simply match the perfect powder strength to your variety to maximize success rates, accelerate root development, and grow healthier plants.

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DIRECTIONS:

As quickly as possible, make cuttings, dip in Hormex Rooting Powder, and plant in your preferred grow medium.

1. Moisten Base: Moisten base of cutting with clean water or quickly dip in Hormex Vitamin B1 and Hormone Concentrate. Shake off excess moisture.

2. Powder Application: Dip base of cuttings into Hormex Rooting Powder.

3. Clear Excess: Tap cutting to remove excess powder.

4. Plant Safely: Plant treated cuttings in rooting media, being careful not to rub off rooting powder when planting.

PRO TIP 1: Remember to keep your grow medium slightly moist but not soaked and keep your new plants warm and in bright light, but out of direct sunlight. Many cuttings will also benefit from added humidity. This can be done by using a rooting cube tray with a dome, or even a clean, clear plastic bag/container with a few small holes (avoid letting the plastic touch the cutting).

Once the cuttings have developed roots—which can take anywhere from 5 to 12 days depending on the variety—replant them in another container with moist potting soil or other grow medium.

PRO TIP 2: To identify whether roots have formed, pull lightly on the plants. If they pop right out, they aren't ready. If you feel resistance, go ahead and repot!

PRO TIP 3: Never place unused rooting powder back in the container to prevent potential contamination. While cross-contamination isn't daily occurrence, it’s best to eliminate the variable entirely.

HORMEX VITAMIN B1 & ROOTING HORMONE CONCENTRATE

Prevents Transplant Shock & Promotes Deeper, Stronger Roots

Hormex Vitamin B1 & Rooting Hormone Concentrate is a water-soluble formula designed to seamlessly blend into your regular plant feeding program. It actively prevents transplant shock, shields plants from environmental stress, and significantly boosts root growth. Used regularly, this powerful concentrate unlocks the robust, healthy root systems vital for explosive growth, long-term health, and vibrant foliage.

DIRECTIONS:

Hydroponics & Aeroponics — 1–2 tsp. (5–10 ml) per 5 gallons of water when changing or adding water.

Transplanting — Drench newly planted soil area with Hormex solution containing 1-2 tsp. (5-10 ml) per 5 gallons of water once per week until established.
• 1 - 2.5 gallons of water: use 1 tsp
• 2.5 - 5 gallons of water: use 2 tsp

Bare Root Planting — Presoak roots for 15 minutes in a solution of 6 tsp. (30 ml) per gallon of water. Then follow the standard "transplanting" directions above.

Lawns & Groundcover — Use 1 oz. per 100 sq. ft. applied via a hose-end sprayer.

Indoor Plants — Use 1 tsp. (5 ml) per gallon of water every time you water.

Cut Flowers — Use ½ tsp. (2.5 ml) per quart vase.

Cuttings — Use only for softwood cuttings. For harder to root plants see our Rooting Powders. Dip base of cuttings in full strength Hormex for 3 - 5 minutes before placing in Hormex Rooting Cubes or other plant starter medium.

Water Propagation from Cuttings — 10 drops per small vase or jar. Re-add when changing water.

⚠ Store in cool, dry place. Keep in original container. Do not re-use soaking solution.

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