Callus before using rooting powder?
Callus before using rooting powder?
Should I allow my cactus cutting to callus before using rooting powder and planting it, or can I use the rooting powder when the cut is fresh? Thanks!
Re: Callus before using rooting powder?
For rooting cacti cuttings, I know of very few situations where you would not allow the cut end to completely callous over before attempting rooting. The few exceptions are the fast growing grafting stocks, things like Pereskiopsis. I've never used a rooting hormone, so I can't comment on that.
Steve
Steve
Re: Callus before using rooting powder?
Dip in rooting hormone (powder form) right after cutting it. Than put it aside until it calluses before putting in the ground or medium.
Re: Callus before using rooting powder?
Yes - that rooting powder will not penetrate through dry skin or callus of the plant, it needs fresh moist cut.jorgeq wrote:Dip in rooting hormone (powder form) right after cutting it. Than put it aside until it calluses before putting in the ground or medium.
If your cacti mess in your job just forget about the job.
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
Re: Callus before using rooting powder?
I diped fresh end into rooting powder, and it immediately turned red like blood! Did I kill it?
Re: Callus before using rooting powder?
The callus layer is dead anyway but the segment has to be OK. Hard to say something helpful without seeing some photos.
If your cacti mess in your job just forget about the job.
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
°C = (°F - 32)/1.8
Re: Callus before using rooting powder?
I've done it both ways . The fungicide is probably more useful than the hormone
Re: Callus before using rooting powder?
Found these on rooting powder and Succulents.
https://succulentthrive.com/propagating ... ull-guide/
https://forum.bcss.org.uk/viewtopic.php ... e24b2e7c38
https://succulentthrive.com/propagating ... ull-guide/
https://forum.bcss.org.uk/viewtopic.php ... e24b2e7c38
Re: Callus before using rooting powder?
Literature suggests that rooting hormones work by increasing the accumulation of auxins in the plant, in turn triggering root growth. If we accept that this is in fact its working mechanism, then it makes sense that a callous will likely obstruct absorption, lowering its effectiveness.
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