Root horome powder.....

[SDB777]

Which is best for all around use?

I did a search and came up with three types of dry powder:
#1: Rhizopon AA #1
#2: Rhizopon AA #2
#3: Rhizopon AA #3


But how do I know which to use on the plant I want a cutting from? Is there a 'Rule of Thumb'?

Also, which plants can NOT be propagated(or cloned)?




Scott (never know what happens to get cut on) B

[zuzu's petals]

These are simply 3 different concentrations of the Rhizopon product.
All contain the same root stimulant, IBA (Indole-3 butyric acid),
but in 3 different strengths, if you will.
Rhizopon AA #1 = 0.1%
Rhizopon AA #2 = 0.3%
Rhizopon AA #3 = 0.8%

I have no personal experience with that particular brand.

I have been using the Green Light brand,
mainly because it is readily available locally.
I've found the results satisfactory to my needs - the concentration is 0.1% IBA.

Which plants can or cannot be cloned from cuttings?
Whew! That would be some list to try to compile.

Someone else may be able to give you a better answer,
but I have always approached this with a try-it-and-see-what-happens attitude.

One of my happiest surprises was the water shoot
(sprouting from below the graft union)
that I removed from our first Japanese Maple ('Bloodgood').

On a whim, I stuck that watershoot into a pot, figuring "what's to lose?"
17 or 18 years later now, and I think that I may actually prefer
the tree that rooted and grew from that shoot to the original tree ...
'tho I do love that one too.

The rootstock was a much more vigorous grower,
and just blazes with autumn color.

[Mandy]

What gorgeous color! That's a beauty for sure!

[SDB777]

I was thinking about the Clematis.....which one to use? Or would Green Light work also? There are a few growing around the neighborhood, and I would ask permission of course. But I wouldn't want to cut them if it won't work.


Scott (why can't there just be one choice) B

[zuzu's petals]

I was thinking about the Clematis.....

Well, of course you were .... ....... .......
Clematis has a reputation for being ... more .... erm ... "challenging"
to propagate from cuttings than many other plants.

Okay .... this site has some excellent and very comprehensive advice,
and I notice that they favor a 0.5% IBA rooting powder.

I, personally, have had reasonably good luck with Clemmie cuttings
using my trusty Forsythe pots and the Green Light brand (0.1%).

[SDB777]

I think I'll visit my neighbor, and see if I can get some(just a few-or maybe six) and if they actually root and work(big hope there)....I'll return the favor by giving them a couple back.

Going to use the 0.8% stuff and see what happens. Noticed that the strong stuff works on 'thick' bark/stem. Being that it's not the perfect time of the year to get fresh young growth, I think that'll be the route I need to take.


Thanks for your help Zuzu!!


Scott (can only kill 'em) B