Customer Stories

"I propagate dozens of olive and fig cuttings every spring for our local plant sales. Standard nursery powders never gave me consistent results on older wood, but switching to No. 8 completely turned things around. The stems callused clean and produced sturdy root clusters without rot. This is a permanent fixture on my potting bench."

"We run a native restoration nursery and propagate tough hardwood species like manzanita and mountain mahogany that typically refuse to strike. Hormex No. 16 is the only treatment that gives us viable strike rates on fully lignified stems. Having commercial strength powder readily available has saved us an immense amount of propagation time."

"I take softwood cuttings of coleus, salvia, and scented geraniums throughout the season. No. 1 is gentle enough that it never burns tender green stems, yet the root development starts within days. A light dusting is all it takes to get trays rooted uniformly."

"Our mother plants take a beating when we harvest dozens of cuttings at once. Spraying Mother Mist two weeks prior to harvest created tighter internodal spacing and visibly firmer shoots. The cuttings taken from treated mothers rooted noticeably faster and stayed hydrated under the humidity domes."

"Repotted three mature citrus trees that were severely rootbound and showing early signs of wilt. I applied the B1 concentrate at two teaspoons per gallon during the initial drench. Within two weeks, all three pushed fresh flushes of growth with zero leaf drop. It took the stress out of repotting expensive stock."

"Whenever we move indoor tropicals into larger containers or fresh growing media, transplant shock used to be our biggest hurdle. Adding this liquid concentrate to the first thorough watering stabilizes the root zone immediately. The plants adjust smoothly without stalling out."

"The preformed holes in the Hormex cubes keep the rooting powder on the stem instead of scraping it off during insertion. The moisture retention is balanced so the base gets plenty of oxygen without drying out. My cutting survival rate jumped dramatically after switching over from loose plugs."

"Propagating semi hardwood hydrangeas and blueberries used to be hit or miss for me. Pairing No. 3 with the Hormex cubes made the setup foolproof. The plugs held the stems upright, maintained even moisture, and roots pushed through the sides of the cubes in under three weeks."

"Standard garden store powders were too weak for my woody rosemary and lavender cuttings. Stepping up to No. 3 provided the exact boost needed for semi mature stems without causing chemical burn. It strikes the perfect balance for woody herbs and perennials."

"I grow specific medicinal plants to help manage my chronic pain and nausea, and getting clean, reliable clones is everything. I switched to Hormex Rooting Powder #8 and it's been a total game-changer. It's clean, simple, and roots faster than anything else I've ever tried. I'm completely done with those gross, sticky gels that expire on the shelf when you have absolutely no idea what mystery chemical ingredients are actually inside them. Hormex is just pure, consistent results."

"I finally gave the liquid concentrate a shot after losing half my houseplant collection during a cross-country move last year. Every single stressed plant I treated bounced right back. No transplant shock at all. This stuff is pure magic in a bottle."

"I love that Hormex offers specific numbers for different plant types instead of a lazy 'one-size-fits-all' solution. I use #1 for my indoor pothos and succulents, and step up to #8 for our outdoor shrubs. Consistent, fast roots every time."

"Clean, reliable, and straightforward. No dyes or messy gels that rot out your stems before they can establish. If you are serious about cloning success, just stick to the powder formulas."

"Hormex Liquid is an absolute lifesaver for cloning setups. Roots come out incredibly thick and fast. I use a small drench with every water change, and my success rate has been sitting at a perfect 100% all season."

"Been stocking Hormex on our propagation shelves for years. Beginners always ask what the secret is to clean, massive root systems, and we point them straight to the Vitamin B1 concentrate. It never disappoints."

"I used Hormex Rooting Powder a few months ago and have been meaning to write this review because I’m so impressed! This product works like a charm. I used it on my tomato plants and rose cuttings, and both rooted beautifully. The roots were strong and healthy, and the plants have been thriving ever since. I got the #1, #3, and #8 combo pack, and it’s fantastic to have the right strength for any type of plant I want to propagate."

"What on earth, I can't believe how well this stuff works! I bought Hormex #8 in October and kind of forgot about it till the start of November. On November 5th, I took 5 hydrangea cuttings, 6 rose cuttings from a 15 year old Appleblossom carpet rose, and 3 everbearing mulberry cuttings. Every single one rooted, and rooted well in one month! I've never had 100% success rate. This is a whole different level. Get it and make hundreds of baby plants all winter!"

"I recently tried Hormex Rooting Powder (#8 for my plants), and I must say, the results were nothing short of amazing. Compared to the rooting gel I previously used, Hormex worked significantly faster and more effectively. I'm finally done with the sticky gel mess. My plants developed strong, healthy roots in a remarkably short period. I got 100% success with my cuttings and I've never had that before."

"The best rooting hormone / root booster!! I have used this product for over 10 years and it cannot be beat. Last year I tested both Root Excel gold bottle and GH RapidStart and noticed no difference at all with roots."

"The Hormex No.8 is great for my clones. I was having poor success with the other brand on the shelf and after some research found that Hormex had 5 different strengths of rooting powder. I get roots coming through the peat pellets in 5-7 days and the clones are hard in 8-9 days."

"I had 100% success rate on all 4 clippings (using Hormex Rooting Powder #8), first time cloner, in 4-5 days I had roots coming out the bottom and ready to be transplanted into its pots."

“My hibiscus plant responded immediately to the first watering with the Hormex and water. It has continued to recover from leaf loss and has new leaves growing. Before the Homex treatment every watering resulted in leaves yellowing, then dropping off. Hormex relieved the stress. I really love Hormex!”

“I have had the most success with this product. Thirty years experience.”

“Hormex is an excellent product to aid in reducing transplant shock, and building a healthy root system in young plants. I used it professionally, for many years, in my landscape business.”

“Your liquid concentrate is the best solution for aero cloning!! Wow 5 stars..Thick roots fast…”

“Hormex rooting powder #8 and #16 have been indispensable for my plants. I am a master grower who has most recently been a part of the Emerald Cup 2016 in Northern California and wouldn’t use any other rooting product. I’ve tried plenty and I just keep coming back to Hormex. I don’t like using gel based products at all. Aside from not rooting nearly as well, you can end up with root issues if you’re not careful. The #8 is great for most of my crops but I use #16 on my really hard to root ones. No one else has a product even close to it.”