A simplified scientific answer would be appreciated but any answer you can give would be great. ThX!
2006-10-09 06:06:19 · 10 answers · asked by bRiLa 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
It was described once as a rooting hormone....but what's it's real name?
2006-10-09 06:10:20 · update #1
Thanks for the great answers everyone. It'll be hard to decide on best answer, since many of you have been quite helpful. Thanks!
2006-10-09 06:19:19 · update #2
The plant growth hormone is Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) that promotes the formation of roots on all kinds of cuttings.
2006-10-09 06:12:50 · answer #1 · answered by Nesbitt 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
The natural active ingredient is a plant hormone which stimulates root growth in cuttings for propagation.
A popular rooting powder 'Clonex' contains something called Indole-3-Butryic Acid. 'Miracle Gro' contains 3-Indolebutyric acid which sounds the same!
Organic growers use seaweed as a rooting hormone and also suggest vitamin B-1 as a 'hormone-like' rooting aid.
2006-10-09 06:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by solstice 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get the stuff at a home depot, its usually about 5 bucks and comes in a white powder form, and simply follow the instrucktions on the container for ruting your plants. Also it may not say this on the container but you want to give your plants LOTS of lights wen ruting them just like if you were growing from seeds and sprouting.
2006-10-09 06:18:46 · answer #3 · answered by George 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several hormones that work...including gibrellic acid...but you can make a fairly effective one by using willow twigs....soak the twigs over night in water....I usually then allow it to evaporate to about 50% of original volume....dip or soak cut ends of plants (if soaking...about 15 minutes is fine). A commercial product called 'Rootone' is available at many greenhouses and stores that carry plant supplies.
2006-10-09 06:12:54 · answer #4 · answered by Frank 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rhizopon AA and Hortus IBA Water Soluble Salts are examples. Dip'n'Grow is one brand name. This type of thing is widely available at your local nursery outlet or chain store like Franks....
Ask for rooting hormone
2006-10-09 06:11:14 · answer #5 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Premarin a Hormone taken by Menopausal women. I believe it has Horse Urine in it. Has to be obtained with Doctor Prescription.
2006-10-09 06:10:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Science can only explain so much. Isn't it amazing that a simple root can split boulders? Now that is mental power!
2006-10-09 06:14:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
http://www.rooting-hormones.com/k-iba.htm
2006-10-09 06:14:01 · answer #8 · answered by Marcel 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The sexual hormone, oh baby, yeah, yeah!
2006-10-09 06:07:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
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2006-10-09 06:08:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋