So , here in macedonia there is a severe lack of root powder(they only have some kind of growth hormone, but not sure what it is)
Ordering online would be very expensive(to the point where it would be cheaper to buy new plants)
So my question is, how do i improvise(if i can) rooting powder, and what do you think is the most reliable way to use it.
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I think you can make it from salix twigs/bark (I've just read that - have not tried it)
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Yeah i should try that(actually have a large willow right next to my appartment building)
But i kinda dont know how to actually use it.
But i kinda dont know how to actually use it.
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Yeah i was gonna suggest willow tea but i dont know how u would apply that to a callused cactus
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The general idea is to finely chop a bunch of young willow twigs, then steep or boil them, or just let them sit in water for a few days. Then dip the cut ends of your cacti in the stuff
I was never able to get really obvious results with willow water. My advice would to chop the twigs as fine as you can and boil rather than steep or soak. Maybe someone with more experience can suggest how long to boil for
I was never able to get really obvious results with willow water. My advice would to chop the twigs as fine as you can and boil rather than steep or soak. Maybe someone with more experience can suggest how long to boil for
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Zone 10b (yearly minimum temperature 1-5° C)
Fishhook cacti are like cats, they only like to be petted in one direction
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I usually spread cinnamon powder on the cut to help callousing and prevent fungal diseases.
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Ive recently used cinnamon too for callouses, but cinnamon is no rooting powder. Wonder if the willow tea thing would help germinate that pandanus thing.
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Hello there! How about trying some crushed aspirin, since salicylic acid is what the above mentioned plant contains to promote root growth? I haven't tried it though, but I clearly remember florists used to dissolve aspirin in water for cut flowers. I am not sure it would work, I may try this myself with cuttings.
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