Hormex Rooting Powder No. 8
Best rooting aid for propagating moderately difficult woody plant cuttings.
Hormex Rooting Powder No. 8 is expertly formulated to help clone plants from cuttings, promoting faster and healthier root development. This trusted powder is used by top growers for producing uniform roots quickly, offering unrivaled cloning success across various growing systems, including hydroponics and aeroponics. It's designed to prevent root rot without fungicides or herbicides, ensuring cuttings maintain proper oxygen levels. The exclusive Hormogenized™ process guarantees consistent growth. Strength No. 8 is specifically recommended for moderately difficult to root woody varieties like Lilac, Maple, and various Azaleas and Rhododendrons.
$17.28
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
50
/ 4425
#50 in Fertilizers
Price vs Category Average
-72%
Below average
Package Weight
1
/ LB
Who it's for
- Propagators working with stubborn hardwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Gardeners seeking high success rates for challenging plant varieties
- Busy hobbyists preferring quick, mess-free direct application
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with soft, delicate, or easy-to-root plant stems
- Safety-conscious users avoiding potent chemical handling requirements
- Budget-minded home gardeners propagating common, easy-to-root plants
Performance breakdown
Cloning Efficacy
Professional-grade formulation ensures high success rates for difficult woody cuttings.
Root Development Speed
Accelerates root initiation significantly compared to standard rooting hormones.
System Compatibility
Versatile performance across soil, hydroponic, and aeroponic growing environments.
Disease Prevention
Maintains oxygen levels to effectively inhibit rot without harsh chemical additives.
Application Consistency
Proprietary Hormogenized process delivers uniform results in every single batch.
Ease of Handling
Granular powder format requires careful application to avoid uneven distribution.
Key Specs
Package Weight
1 LB
Part Number
HCRP0108
UPC
73906101089
Formulation
Powder
Compatibility
Hydroponics, Aeroponics, and all growing mediums
Processing
Hormogenized™ for consistent growth
Application Method
Soil Drench
Target Plant Type
Flowers, Trees and Shrubs
Features
- Promotes faster, uniform root production
- Proven success for cloning plants
- Prevents root rot without chemicals
- Maintains proper oxygen levels
- Alcohol, preservative, and dye-free
- Hormogenized™ for consistent growth
- Ideal for woody plant varieties
- Suitable for hydroponics and aeroponics
What customers say
Customers consistently praise Hormex Rooting Powder No. 8 for its exceptional reliability and straightforward ease of use. This product delivers dependable results, successfully rooting even challenging hardwood cuttings that often fail with other treatments. Users value the simple application process; a quick dip ensures successful propagation, saving significant time and effort. The consensus confirms Hormex is a highly effective tool, establishing it as a staple for both novice gardeners and experienced enthusiasts seeking robust, healthy root development.
Know before you buy
Hormex No. 8 is specifically formulated for moderately difficult-to-root woody plants. This includes varieties such as Lilacs, Maples, Azaleas, and Rhododendrons.
Yes, this powder is fully compatible with hydroponic and aeroponic setups, as well as traditional soil-based growing mediums.
The Hormogenized™ process ensures that the active ingredients are distributed consistently throughout the powder. This consistency helps you achieve uniform root development across all your cuttings.
No, Hormex No. 8 is free from fungicides, herbicides, preservatives, dyes, and alcohol. It is designed to support healthy root development and prevent rot by maintaining proper oxygen levels naturally.
This product is designed for a soil drench application method. Simply follow the instructions to ensure the powder is applied correctly to the base of your cuttings to stimulate root growth.
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