Re: Rooting Hormone - Liquid vs. Powder


On 5/28/99 6:40 PM Mclainakag@aol.com (Mclainakag@aol.com) said:

>I have recently been introduced to a liquid rooting hormone called KLM 
>distributed by DynaGro and, of course, I believe we are all getting familiar 
>with Superthrive.  Does anyone know if these liquid hormones have any 
>advantage to the powdered.  I have both and have used both.....I have also 
>used none--In my experience, thus far, I haven't noticed that the hormone is 
>actually helping me.  I usually root most everything is 50/50 vermiculite 
>and 
>perlite--sometimes adding alittle peat or Jungle Gro.  I've been having 
>about 
>90% of my cuttings root and I haven't used a hormone at all.  Is the hormone 
>more important for the "hard to root" cuttings?
>
>Just wanting to find out some of  your experiences as I am getting ready to 
>take some of my summer cuttings, ie. clerodendrums.  

I use liquid, Dip 'n Grow, and I think most tropical hibiscus growers I 
know use that and an all perlite medium. 

Superthrive, I know some commercial growers who swear by it. Supposedly 
DisneyWorld is a big user. What's the feeling here? 

Tom Miller
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