Clonex Rooting Gel, 1 qt

Clonex Rooting Gel is a high-performance, water-based rooting compound developed especially for propagating cuttings. This product contains a combination of hormones, vitamins, and nutrients that help protect cuttings and promote root development.

How to Use

Clonex rooting gel is simple to use, needing no special tools or skill set. But there are some straightforward steps to take that can help maximize the outcome.

1. Gather All Necessary Materials

• Scissors or pruning shears with a clean, sharp edge.
• Healthy plant cuttings.
• Clonex Rooting Gel.
• Propagation tray or container.
• Medium (rockwool cubes, soil, or another medium if preferred).

2. Prepare the Cuttings

• Choose the healthy stems from the mother plant.
• Cut clean below the node.
• Trim off any lower leaves that will touch the rooting medium.

3. Dip the Cuttings

• Use a separate container and pour a small amount of Clonex Rooting Gel.
• Dip the fresh cut end of the stem into the gel.
• Ensure complete coverage of the cut area with the gel.

4. Place in Growing Medium

• Take the treated cutting and fit it into the selected medium.
• Moisten the medium but do not saturate it.
• Adjust lighting and temperature according to plant type.

5. Monitor and Care

• Monitor the moisture levels regularly.
• Maintain a warm environment.
• Keep an eye out for new root growth in a few weeks

Ideal Conditions for Root Development

So, if you have the cuttings in the conducive environment, that’s where the Clonex Rooting Gel works best. Some points to think about in order to encourage faster and healthier root development are:

• Temperature: Most cuttings root best in the 70°F to 80°F range (21°C to 27°C).
• Humidity: High humidity is a good thing some of the time. Gardeners employ humidity domes or plastic to create a humid environment.
• Lighting: Cuttings typically prefer bright, indirect light. Excessive direct sun can dry them out.
• Ventilation: Plenty of airflow to prevent mold and mildew. Ventilate the place where you are growing.

Summary

There are a couple of tricks you can use to cause Clonex rooting gel to increase your success:

• Choose Healthy Mother Plants: Cuttings made from healthy, pest and disease-free plants will have a greater chance of success in rooting.
• Use Clean Tools: Sterilize scissors or pruning shears so as to prevent spreading infection.
• Label Cuttings:  If using different plant material, remember to label your cuttings.

Be Patient: Rooting takes time. Some plants develop roots in a week, while others take weeks.