HORMEX ROOTING POWDER

Choose a strength for your plant cuttings.

Hormex Rooting Powders contain indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) to support root development in plant cuttings. Four concentrations help you match the powder to your plant variety and cutting type.

Start with the Hormex plant list, then compare the strengths below. Use the strength indicated for your plant.

Compare the four strengths

Hormex Rooting Powder #1, ¾ oz bottle

Rooting Powder #1

Tender softwood cuttings

0.10% IBA

For suitable houseplants, herbs and other easy-to-root varieties with soft new growth.

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Hormex Rooting Powder #3, ¾ oz bottle

Rooting Powder #3

Firmer, semi-softwood cuttings

0.30% IBA

For suitable flowering plants, houseplants and garden plants whose stems call for this strength.

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Hormex Rooting Powder #8, ¾ oz bottle

Rooting Powder #8

Tougher, semi-hardwood cuttings

0.80% IBA

For suitable woody varieties of shrubs, vines and trees that call for this concentration.

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Hormex Rooting Powder #16, ¾ oz bottle

Rooting Powder #16

Difficult-to-root hardwood cuttings

1.60% IBA

For suitable tough woody plants, evergreens and trees requiring a higher concentration. Confirm your plant’s recommendation before choosing it.

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¾ oz bottles shown. Choose ¾ oz, 1 lb or 6 lb on the individual product page.

Choose your container size

¾ oz and 1 lb

For residential and commercial use.

6 lb

For agricultural use only.

For larger bulk sizes, please contact us directly for wholesale pricing and to set up an account.

Ready to take cuttings?

Use the application steps in our How to Use guide for preparing, dipping and planting cuttings, plus guidance on the rooting medium and growing conditions.