The Hormex Rooting Duo pairs Rooting Powder #1 for tender softwood cuttings with Vitamin B1 & Hormone Concentrate for root and stem development, plant care and transplanting. It contains one ¾ oz (21 g) powder bottle and one 8 fl oz (236 mL) liquid bottle.
Use the powder to treat cuttings and the liquid for its separate applications below. Check the plant and strength guide to confirm that #1 is right for your plant.
Strength-specific powder: #1 contains 0.10% IBA for tender softwood cuttings.
Liquid support: Vitamin B1 and hormones support root and stem development and help prevent transplant shock.
Flexible rooting media: Use powder-treated cuttings with Hormex Rooting Cubes, rockwool, coco coir, peat moss or soil.
Two separate methods: Ready-to-use powder and water-soluble concentrate each have their own directions and application rates.
Use clean shears to cut just below a node, remove the lower leaves and lightly moisten the cutting base. Dip the base into Rooting Powder #1 and tap off excess. Place the cutting in your chosen medium and keep it lightly moist, not waterlogged.
Watering and transplant care
For indoor plants, use 1 tsp (5 mL) concentrate per gallon of water every time you water. For transplanting, drench the newly planted soil area with 1 tsp (5 mL) per gallon of water once weekly until established.
Hydroponics and bare-root planting
For hydroponics or aeroponics, use 1 tsp (5 mL) concentrate per gallon when changing or adding water. For bare-root planting, presoak roots for 15 minutes in 6 tsp (30 mL) per gallon, then follow the transplanting method.
Choosing the separate softwood dip
The liquid has a separate method for softwood cuttings: dip the base in full-strength concentrate for 3–5 minutes, then place it in a starter medium. Choose the method appropriate for your plant. Follow each product’s label directions for its intended use. See the complete concentrate application guide for additional uses.