Professional Plant Rooting Powder for Softwood Cuttings Plant-Prod Stim-Root #1 is ideal for softwood cuttings and easy-to-propagate plants such as African Violet, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Coleus, Dahlia, Fuchsia, Hydrangea, Ivy, Geranium, and Poinsettia. Stim-Root® dry IBA formulation rooting powder stimulates rapid root growth while increasing root uniformity and rooting percentage of cuttings. Guaranteed Minimum Analysis Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) - 0.1% Indole-3-butyric acid or IBA is the active ingredient that encourages the cutting to develop roots when it otherwise would not. How to Use Cut just below a node or leaf join, where there are already naturally occurring plant auxins Remove any lower leaves where the roots will grow from Ensure your cuttings are fresh and the wound is clean Pour the powder into a sterile container Dip lower 1 cm of cutting into STIM-ROOT. Tap to remove surplus powder Plant into rooting medium Ideal For Softwood Cuttings African Violet Carnation Chrysanthemum Coleus Dahlia Fuchsia Hydrangea Ivy Geranium Poinsettia And other softwood plants How Plant Rooting Powder Works All plants naturally possess growth regulators, including the auxin group, which is produced in immature parts of the plant where growth is necessary. Synthetic auxins are used in rooting powders to replicate natural growth conditions in plants and encourage roots to form. Rooting powders often also contain fungicides and other chemicals which reduce the risk of the plants succumbing to fungal infections. Rooting powders increase the chance of your cuttings taking root. What's more, the root will usually develop quickly and be stronger than when plant rooting powders aren't used. While many plants root freely on their own, using a rooting powder makes the task of propagating 'difficult' plants much easier. Best Practices for Success Cuttings are vulnerable because they don't have roots to absorb moisture. Prevent evaporation from the leaves by creating a humid environment, either by placing the cuttings in a propagator or fixing a clear plastic bag around the pot to lock moisture in. A heated propagator will also provide bottom heat, which can aid root growth. Place your cuttings in a spot where they will receive dappled sunlight. Keep an eye out for new leaves - once new growth is apparent, roots will have developed. Tips for Success Take your cuttings in the morning when they're full of water Avoid taking cuttings from flowering shoots, as these are less likely to root Remember that applying too much rooting powder can damage the cutting Don't get the rooting powder on the foliage, because this causes misshapen leaves Cut large leaves in half to reduce the surface area from which the cuttings can lose moisture Use bottom heat to aid root growth - you can buy heated mats or heated propagators to create an even, warm temperature from below Use Stim-Root #1 for successful propagation of softwood cuttings and easy-to-root plants.
