Rooting hormone for cuttings and seedlings

[BobbyZ]

I have been wondering how many of Y'all use rooting hormone (Indole butyric acid) for rooting cactus and succulent cuttings. I never used before, as I mostly rooted Opuntias. However, recently I have been rooting Epis, Rhisapalis and Stapelia and broke down and bought a bottle. On another aspect, I was thinking of applying a soil drench of IBA to seedlings to promote rooting especially with expensive varigated Astro seeds. Has anyone tried this. Thanks BobbyZ

[Ron43]

Never use it on succulents or any softwood cuttings. The only time I've used it is when rooting hardwood cuttings of Juniper and Cedar.

[cjandjaiden]

Clonex maybe for cacti, never heard about succulents.

[Tony]

I root all kinds of cacti and succulents, including all of the plants you listed, on a regular basis and have never needed to use it, but it certainly cant hurt.

[promethean_spark]

Some of these have anti-fungal properties, and sometimes I'll apply it to a fresh cut to prevent rot. Otherwise it shouldn't matter.
These hormones aren't really appropriate for seedlings and would be more likely to hurt them than help them.

[Ron43]

Clonex maybe for cacti, never heard about succulents.

Cacti are succulents.

[coldcactusmontreal]

I have used rooting hormone on Euphorbia cuttings but it doesn't really seem to do much. It still took a long time to root (or I am still waiting for particular cuttings).