Cinnamon as Rooting Hormone - Will it propagate cuttings faster?

Cinnamon as a rooting agent is as useful as willow water or hormone rooting powder. A single application to the stem when you plant the cutting will stimulateroot growth in almost every plant variety. Give your cuttings a quick start with the help of cinnamon powder.

No, probably not.

Cinnamon may act as an anti-microbial agent, which can slow the decay of the cutting stem in the presence of pathogens. But, decay is not an especially big problem in stem cuttings of east-to-root plant species rooted in the proper environment.

Among species that are difficult to root, cinnamon is unlikely to be particularly helpful. Difficult-to-root plants have low internal levels of auxin, a classic plant hormone that plays a role in adventitious root formation. Cinnamon has no documented hormonal influence on stem cuttings, so hard-to-root plants will most likely fail to root even with cinnamon applied.

My suggestion is to get a bottle of IBA rooting powder, and just treat your cuttings with it before putting them into a rooting medium. Big box stores and garden centers sell it, and it is easy and safe to use. Most importantly, IBA (a synthetic auxin) is effective!

You’ll notice that I haven’t provided evidence that cinnamon is ineffective to stimulate rooting, but the onus is on anyone claiming that it does to demonstrate the truth of that claim.

Cinnamon as a rooting agent is as useful as willow water or hormone rooting powder. A single application to the stem when you plant the cutting will stimulate root growth in almost every plant variety. Pour a spoonful onto a paper towel and roll damp stem ends in the cinnamon.

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Materials Used:

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An Echeveria agavoides like this one from Leaf and Clay.

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Some regular rooting hormone, easily purchasable online or at your local home improvement store.

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I literally just used the honey that was in my cabinet. Honey is often touted as a miracle substance and used for all sorts of things. I don’t often buy into that kinda stuff, but it is pretty great. The reason we use it for a rooting aid is that it has antiseptic and anti-fungal properties, which help to protect the propagations.

Anyway, make sure you have real, natural honey. We need those mysterious, magic parts of honey to make this work – not the sugar syrup from artificial honey.

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Again, your standard over-the-counter cinnamon. We’ve all got it on our spice rack. It works for much the same reason as honey – it keeps bacteria and fungus away.

If that’s the only criteria we could use hand-soap, right? I don’t know, probably not. I didn’t come up with this stuff, I’m just testing it.

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A grow light was used to standardize the light received. I used this one, in particular, a T5 full-spectrum tube light. Indirect sunlight works for propagating too. If you need help pick a grow light, check out this article.

Additional Materials:

Some soil to place your propagations on. If you need help choosing a pre-made soil, look at our roundup of the best succulent soils. If you want to make your own, read this guide on everything you need to know about soil.

A regular old spray bottle. I just used an empty cleaner-spray bottle that I had rinsed with vinegar and isopropyl alcohol to clean.

A place to put your dirt. I used biodegradable planters, but it doesn’t matter. Use a plate or some cardboard.

The Treatment Groups:

Now, this experiment isn’t so thorough that it’s publish-worthy – there is far too little data. However, the results are noteworthy because it was tightly controlled.

When conducting an experiment, you only want to test one variable at a time. That way, you know nothing is influencing anything else. In this experiment, we wanted to test which rooting aid was most effective at encouraging successful propagation.

Our variable here was which rooting aid we were using. So we use a different one for each “treatment group”. We’re testing 3 rooting aids: honey, cinnamon, and rooting hormone. However, we have 4 groups. That fourth group is called the “control”. The control is the baseline that we measure everything else to. It’s an example of normal propagation without anything added.

I said this experiment was “tightly controlled”. What that means is we’ve eliminated every possible variable other than the one we’re testing. All the leaves came from the same plant, they were all under the same light, they all got misted at the same time. You see where I’m going with this? Everything is the exact same – except for the rooting aid. It makes sense, right? That way we can’t attribute the difference to, say, some of the leaves coming from a different Echeveria.

Methods:

All leaves were plucked from the mother plant at the same time using the proper technique. Leaves that weren’t separated well were discarded.

Leaves were divided into the 4 treatment groups (control, honey, cinnamon, rooting hormone) randomly.

Treatment was applied immediately upon being sorted. It’s important that rooting aids be applied before the callus forms. The callus is like a scab – it keeps things out. Rooting aids are much less effective if applied after the callus forms. Application is as simple as dipping the open “wound” of the leaf into whatever substance you’re using.

Four small, biodegradable planters were filled with soil. Each treatment’s leaves shared a cup. Leaves were placed on top of the soil.

A grow light was suspended above the leaves at a distance of two feet. It was hooked up to a timer set to be on 12 hours per day.

All leaves were misted every 2 days with a spray bottle.

Ran experiment for 54 days, then ended and collected data.

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Experiment Results

The results were inconclusive.

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You can see that there’s been little progress – even after 54 days. Succulent propagations take a long time to reach maturity, it’s true. However, they usually get started pretty fast. There’s a dead leaf, and a couple that are on their way out. That’s normal. Propagation is hardly a guaranteed thing.

Let’s zoom in.

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This is the control. It’s our baseline because it is a natural propagation with no additives.

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And it seems to be about what you would expect. 4/5 leaves have got some roots. Slow growth, but normal.

Let’s check out cinnamon next.

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This one is pretty interesting. You can see that there are fewer roots than in the control. However, this group has 2 small plantlets on the right two leaves. That’s more important than roots, I’d say. Almost every leaf prop will grow roots, but not all of them manage to get leaves going.

Next is the rooting hormone.

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Right off the bat, it’s easy to see that this group has significantly more developed roots than the other groups! It also has two small plantlets, but that last leaf is dead. One can only wonder if it would have been fruitful, had it not withered. Alas, cruel fate.

Last is honey.

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Interesting. It has, by far, the least roots of any group. It does have the most developed plantlet though! I’m inclined to believe that is a fluke – that leaf was particularly plucky; the honey had little do with it. Of course, we can’t really say for sure because we didn’t test enough leaves.

Discussion

Unfortunately, the results were not so clear that we can immediately decide which substance best helps your propagations succeed. The results were a mixed bag.

It was pretty clear that rooting hormone powder promoted healthy, well-developed roots. Honey seemed to slow the process, actually. When compared to the control, the difference is stark. The jury is still out on cinnamon though!

To improve this experiment (and every experiment), we could have gathered more data. We’d need more plants than just one, though. That would loosen our control, so we’d need even more data to make up for the discrepancy. See where I’m going with this? That’s why real research is expensive and time-consuming. However, these simple home experiments work great for informing our own opinion.

For some tasty irony, check this out:

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What you see there is the mother plant, post-plucking.

I actually plucked more than the 20 leaves used in this experiment. I pulled about 30. The ones I decided didn’t look as healthy, or I didn’t get a clean break, I just threw back in the pot with their mom.

But look at that! Those plantlets are CLEARLY much better developed. It’s hard to distinguish the roots from the other junk in the pot, but the ones you can see are really nice.

What does this mean? Is it better to propagate them with other plants? Do they prefer the same soil as their mother? Is natural sun better? Do they really thrive off neglect, growing just to spite me? Who knows, that’s a whooole ‘nother experiment.

Maybe we should just let nature do its thing, huh?

Bonus

I enjoyed this experiment so much (and you all did too!), that I decided to run it again with a different plant! It’s currently in progress, but here’s a sneak peek!

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Rooting Aid FAQ:

Not everyone thinks about using rooting hormones or natural rooting aids to help their plant form strong, healthy roots. If you are new to the idea, you will find the following frequently asked questions section along with the answers very useful.

Q: Is Cinnamon a good rooting aid?

A: Yes, cinnamon is a brilliant rooting aid. Cinnamon does help plants form roots, but the most impressive thing about using cinnamon as a rooting aid is that it also aids the production of new leaves. New, strong leaves and offsets are often more desired by plant growers than excessively large roots.

Q: Do natural rooting hormones work?

A: Yes, cinnamon and honey are natural rooting aids that work rather well. Natural solutions will be more effective on some plants than others, so it really is trial and error. It certainly is worth trying a natural rooting hormone before moving onto chemical solutions first.

Q: Is using a rooting hormone dangerous?

A: Natural rooting hormones are harmless, but chemical rooting aids may be bad for other plants and animals sharing the soil. If you need to use a rooting aid, try to repot the plant into separate containers so that the chemicals aren’t transferred to plants that don’t need them.

Q: When should I use rooting hormones for my plants?

A: You should use a rooting hormone immediately after removing an offset or clipping. This needs to be done before you place the clipping into the new soil.

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Q: Is honey a rooting hormone?

A: Honey is a natural antiseptic that also has anti-fungal properties. Using one tablespoon of honey mixed with two cups of boiling water will help the roots and other plant areas grow.

Q: Is saliva a good rooting hormone?

A: Yes, strangely enough, saliva is a brilliant rooting hormone! That doesn’t mean that you should use it every time to propagate your plant cuttings, but if you are curious and want to try a free way of getting the cuttings to form strong roots, you can use saliva.

Q: Do you need to add water to rooting hormones?

A: Artificial rooting hormones are often sold in powder form. Not all of them need to be mixed with water to work. Natural rooting aids, on the other hand, are often mixed with boiling water to help disperse the solution through the soil.

What rooting hormones do you usually use? We would love to hear about your experiences using rooting aids and what has and hasn’t worked for you in the past. Any tips, tricks, and methods are always welcome; drop them in the comments section below!

Is banana a rooting hormone?

Everyone has their own way. Potting mixes, pure DE, direct planting, etc. I don't think there's a shortage of ways people have used to root cuttings. Well, this was an interesting video to watch...

For those who don't want to watch the video, the person basically stuck a lemon cutting into half of a banana (with the peel), placed it into a potting mix and perlite combination, watered it (too much if you ask me), and within 25 days (according to the video), the cutting had roots. When you consider 25 days is near 4 weeks, I don't see how that's much different from other methods. And the roots weren't very long or vigorous. However, it did raise some questions for me.

Ever since I was a little kid I've always heard that bananas were a great source of potassium. Well, knowing that potassium (or potash) is one of the nutrients that is suggested for good root growth, a banana seems like a good thing for rooting a cutting. Also, putting a banana in soil promotes decomposition (i.e. a compost pile), which many people use to fertilize plants. So it all seems to add up. However, is it really a "rooting hormone" as the video title suggests? Or are there other nutrients in the banana that are ideal, or bad, for a cutting? Wouldn't the banana provide a source of hydration for the cutting rather than needing to water it? What kind of shock would the cutting go through when moved from the banana to a pure soil when being up-pot?

It did seem like a clean way to expose the roots from the early stages of rooting into an up-pot. I'm just wondering if it's really a cheap and easy way to start cuttings. Buying a bundle of 8 bananas for $1.50, put them into cups with gravel (that can be rinsed and reused), and in 4 weeks up-pot it into a bigger contain with the ideal mix. And shoot, if you have banana trees, then it's actually free.

Anyways, thoughts?

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Agrouse many gardening enthusiasts have about propagation is that their cuttings don’t take off. “Hibiscus and rose are said to be plants that can be multiplied by cuttings. But my experience of the cutting method yielded no results. The stalks (cuttings) just rot away. Whereas the same plants are propagated via cuttings in all the nurseries,” complains Nidhi Agarwal, a Magarpatta-based garden lover. There could be various reasons why the cuttings didn’t work — from bacterial or fungal infections to too much moisture. But, what can help is the use of a rooting hormone before sticking the cutting into the soil.

What is rooting hormone?

Technically, rooting hormones are naturally occurring chemicals in a plant that signal it to produce roots (as a surviving mechanism) when the wood is cut or exposed. The same hormones are also synthetically developed in labs, using the same chemical composition as it’s a naturally available variant. There are different types of plant hormones that help the plant in growing roots and shoots, like auxins, gibberellins, and cytokinins.

For rooting, however, auxins are preferred. Chinmay Lokare, a city-based horticulturist, explains, “Auxins help promote roots in a plant cutting. But thinking that it is an external substance is wrong. Primarily, these auxins are produced by the plant itself to stimulate root formation. However, they are also developed in labs to aid plant propagation. Most of the commercially available rooting hormones are derived from plants.”

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Hormone types and beneficiary plants

There are different types of rooting hormones found in the markets and garden centres, including Indole Butyric Acid (IBA), Indole Acetic Acid (IAA), Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) and more. These are available in powdered or gel form.

Rooting Hormone For Propagation, Does It Work?

Lokare recommends the use of IBA for its balanced stimulation of roots. “IAA is good, but it is very reactive upon coming in contact with air. NAA is a softer auxin, not very aggressive in rooting,” he says before adding, “Even if you don’t apply any external hormone, a plant will root because of its naturally present hormones. But the application of the hormone will help root hardwood plants that are difficult to root naturally.”

While softwood plants like portulaca, pothos (money plant), basil, coleus, kalanchoe and more grow roots without any external help, hardwood plants like roses, ixoras, bougainvillea, hibiscus, benefit most from a rooting hormone.

In many organic gardening circles substances like aloe vera gel, cinnamon powder, turmeric, honey, cow dung, willow juice etc are treated as rooting hormones. But it is a misconception, as they are not hormones, says Lokare. “They don’t have anything to do with root ‘formation’. The roots start forming because of the naturally present auxins. But there are pluses of using such substances on the cuttings, for they have antiseptic properties and protect the cutting from fungal or bacterial disease,” he elaborates.

Usage and application

All rooting agents, hormones or natural, are applied in the same manner with the only difference being their concentration. “You apply the powder or gel at the base of the cutting and stick it into soil beds or nursery. Depending on the season and the plant’s natural pace, the roots will start forming anywhere between two to 12 weeks. It takes longer for hardwoods,” informs Lokare, underscoring that these are safe to use. For every five grams of IBA, one needs a kilogram of talc to dilute.

Sunil Gahtori, a Bengaluru-based garden lover, swears by a organic paste he used to multiply mulberry trees for his farmhouse. “I made a paste of honey and raw turmeric diluting it with some water. Then I dipped the mulberry cuttings in the paste and allowed it to dry for a while. It was then planted in soil, the new stalks developed between 10-30 days. Now I have around 40 new trees,” says Gahtori.

Another garden-proud person, Mamta Dutt, is happy to note the results after using a combination of honey and aloe vera. “It was even better than using the store-bought rooting hormone, which was only 50 per cent successful. Whereas I used the honey-aloe vera mix for rose, hibiscus and grapes and scored a 90 percent success rate,” she claims.

As it emerges, depending on what is easily available one can use the rooting agents by dipping the cut end of the cutting, drying and then planting.

The cinnamon doesn't actually act as the plant's auxin hormone (rooting hormone), rather, it's a natural antibacterial, antimicrobial agent, that works as a fungicide. This allows the natural rooting auxins that are found in the green growth of your cuttings to thrive without competition. The potato provides nutrients and moisture early on, and then later as it decays, works as a fertilizer. These two combine to function as a natural root hormone (increasing the root growth over a case where these ingredients were not used). this is not a reliable source.

We left out much of the scientific terms in our article, as it's geared towards helping new people get started without being intimidated by the more complex terms used by professional gardeners. We also wanted to foster as much of that 'spark' for new people trying this out for the first time, letting them grow and experience it for themselves.

For your purposes, keep in mind that our article is specific to roses. There are times where you will want to add a rooting hormone for other types of plants, but in the case of these roses, you shouldn't need to. Also, most old world roses thrive on their own roots. It's only the newer roses that are less hardy, but you can follow the steps in our article with store bought roses or old world roses, as the cinnamon and potato protect and nurture the rose as it develops new roots.

You can also use willow as a natural rooting hormone. Just strip off any leaves from new willow shoots, and cut them into little one inch or so sized pieces. Cover them in a bowl of fresh water for 24 hours or more (one to two nights, depending on when you start). Then you'll have a natural rooting hormone. It's not as strong as commercial hormones, but it does work well. You'll just want to soak the stem of whatever you're planning to root in the mixture for a day or so, rather than just dipping it, as you would with a commercial hormone.

Again, great as natural rooting hormones are, there is a reason certain plants thrive more on commercial hormones. However, the roses described in our article will be a great start for the kids and don't require any other ingredients. Now is a great time of year too, as they'll make great Valentine's day gifts for mom.

We'd love to hear back from you on how things go!

Honey vs Rooting Powder: A Propagation Trial

I have got a problem not in Roses but in Stevia, can you find a solution for this?

I try to propagate Stevia plants with cloning/cutting, but it has developed roots as rot and dry, so what can I do to propagate Stevia plant?

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Propagate Roses Using Organic Materials as Root Hormone Which Everyone Has In Their Cupboards: Cinnamon and Potatoes

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The best time to propagate roses is Spring, generally in May and early June. The light is sufficient and warm but not scorching. Roses enjoy humid temperate environments and require both to achieve successful propagation. Creating new roses from cuttings is quite simple. In fact the materials in this tutorial are within your kitchen.

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What does propagate mean?

Propagation basically means to reproduce. Within the gardening and plant sphere, propagation can be accomplished through plant cuttings, root division, grafting, and natural reproductive means.

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Why is propagating necessary or useful?

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Propagation is an excellent way to continue developing stronger plants. Eventually your best rose will die of natural processes. Propagating cutting from the rose before it dies allows you to continue the best roses without insect pollination, fertilization, or growing from seed. Propagation can be faster than growing from seed. Growing from your own bushes and trees also saves money on purchasing new roses or seeds.

Propagate Roses Using Potatoes and Cinnamon

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Potatoes are the perfect environment for propagating roses. The potato provides moisture consistently allowing the roots to grow in an ideal environment. When the potato eventually rots, it acts as a fertilizer. Subsequently, roses grow up strong and brightly colored. The cinnamon is a natural anti-bacterial agent that prevents root rot from growing in the constant moisture. Be sure not to skip this step.

Instructions

Cut about 8 to 9 inches of new growth from an existing rose bush.

Remove the stem at a 45-degree angle. You can also do this with a long stem rose from the flower market. Remove any spent blooms, leaves, or rose hips, which are also known as rose haws or yeps, and are the seed pods containing the fruit of the rose.

Does honey work as rooting hormone?

There are many synthetic rooting hormones available including liquids, powders and gels that can promote rapid root growth in cuttings, but if you’re an organic gardener or you’d just prefer a natural, chemical-free option, you should definitely consider honey as a natural rooting stimulant.

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The reason honey works well as a natural rooting hormone is because it has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Honey protects the cuttings from pathogens and allows the natural rooting hormones in the cutting to stimulate root growth.

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Some plants will root well on their own without the need of rooting hormones, whereas other plants need a little help.

It’s rare to achieve a 100% success rate when propagating cuttings, but rooting hormones can help to increase your chances of success.

Honey vs Synthetic Rooting Hormones

A study by the University of Hawaii’i found that honey does demonstrate an ability to root plant cuttings but it wasn’t as effective as synthetic rooting hormones. [1]

This is just one small study and although honey doesn’t have the same fast results as synthetic hormones, it can increase the success rate when propagating plants and you’ll see more consistent results than using nothing at all.

Cleanliness is also an important factor when propagating. Cleaning and sterilizing your equipment is essential for creating healthy new plants.

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Honey rooting hormone recipes

Most recipes for honey rooting hormone say to mix one tablespoon of honey into two cups of boiling water, but I prefer to use the honey straight out of the jar.

The natural antibacterial and antifungal properties in honey are destroyed when honey is heated, which is why it’s best to use raw honey. (Regular honey from the grocery store has been heat treated, so it won’t help with propagation).

You can also add a pinch of cinnamon to the raw honey.

Cinnamon has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that help to protect the cutting and allows the natural rooting hormones that are found in the green growth of the cuttings to produce roots.

Which plants can be propagated with honey?

You can use honey for just about any type of cuttings including soft-wood, green-wood and hard-wood cuttings including rose, camellia, hydrangea and geranium. Even succulent cuttings can benefit from honey.

Cinnamon provides dozens of benefits to plants, including its natural antifungal and antibacterial properties.

You can use cinnamon to propagate and grow plants in water or soil to promote healthy root growth.

To use cinnamon as a rooting hormone, start by grinding fresh cinnamon sticks into powder to ensure they bind to the stems. Use scissors to cut the bottom of each stem at a 45-degree angle, then dip the stems into cinnamon, so they have a half-inch layer at the tip.

In this post, I’ll cover the step-by-step process of using cinnamon as a rooting hormone. Enjoy!

Grind Fresh Cinnamon Sticks into Powder

Grinded Cinnamon Powder and Sticks

You can use pre-ground cinnamon powder, but ensure it’s fine and smooth. Also, don’t forget to check the ingredients to prevent any additives from reaching the stems.

Many companies use sugar to thicken the cinnamon, which could cause adverse effects to your plants.

Use a mortar and pestle to achieve a perfect cinnamon consistency. Fresh cinnamon sticks don’t contain traces of other seasonings as you might find in pre-ground bottles and jars.

Grind it about as fine and soft as powdered sugar, then get ready to prepare your plant’s stems.

Cut the Stems to a 45-Degree Angle and Trim Them

Trimming your plant’s stems will allow them to soak up all of the water and cinnamon nearby.

A flat cut is decent, but cutting the stem at a 45-degree angle allows for maximum absorption Use sharp scissors or an Exacto knife to cut the stems to prevent uneven edges.

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Once you’re done cutting the stems at the perfect angle, follow these steps:

Snip off every flower or budding flower from the plant. Flowers demand a lot of nutrients and energy from the plant, which takes away some of the much-needed attention from the roots.

Cut all of the leaves that might dip into the water or soil. Again, they’re not the best for promoting a healthy growing environment for the roots. Always cut the flowers and extra leaves at the base closest to the stem to prevent further growth.

Remove excess dead leaves and other extensions. The plant will naturally try to revitalize these limbs, which removes the nutrients from the roots. The water, nutrients, and cinnamon can focus on root growth rather than bringing back the leaves.

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Trimming your plants before adding the cinnamon is a crucial and irreplaceable step.

Without it, your plant might never grow roots. I’ve noticed plants grow much faster when they have fewer limbs to focus on!

Consider Adding Honey to Hold the Cinnamon

Honey is an integral part of using cinnamon as a rooting hormone for many people. I’ve successfully used honey because it packs a double punch as a bonding agent and natural nutrient booster.

So, how can you use honey with cinnamon to grow plants?

Honey Holds Cinnamon to the Exposed Stem

Dip the base in water and cinnamon to keep it stuck to the exposed stem. If you want to prevent the cinnamon from flaking off when placing it in the water, dip it in honey before the cinnamon.

Honey is thick and holds the cinnamon to the stem without dripping or crumbling.

Honey Provides Antibacterial Properties and Nutrients

Honey is loaded with more than enough nutrients to make it worthwhile. Plenty of minerals make honey the perfect addition to your cinnamon-coated stems. There’s no need to worry about fungus flies, spiders, and other pests, too. (Source)

Note: Dip the stems into half of an inch of cinnamon. You can dip them straight into the jar or pour a mound of cinnamon on a paper towel and roll the stem tips in it.

Submerge the Cinnamon-Coated Stem Halfway in Water

Whether or not you use honey, you’ll have to submerge the stem in water about halfway up the stem. Ensure none of the limbs are under the water.

Use an enclosed container for the water, then place it close to the window or outside for maximum sunlight.

Submerge the Cinnamon-Coated Stem Halfway in Water

Keep these tips in mind:

Submerge the stems slowly. You don’t want to break the cinnamon off or mix it into the water. The goal is to keep as much of it on the exposed tip of the stem as possible.

You can purify the water through a filter to prevent chlorine and other contaminants found in tap water from entering the stem. This step will drastically increase the root’s growth.

Dip the Roots in Cinnamon Powder and Plant Them in the Soil

Wait until the roots grow a couple of inches before removing the plant from the water. Gently brush the cinnamon (and honey, if applicable) off of the stems and roots.

At this point, you can transfer the propagated plant to a pot or into the ground. However, I always enjoy dipping the roots in water and cinnamon before the transfer.

This process prevents fungus and bacteria from growing on the roots.

The rest of the growth process remains the same. Use your preferred fertilizer and provide enough sunlight and water for the plant.

Use Cinnamon as an Antifungal Agent

Cinnamon helps plants grow by preventing infections and root rot. That being said, it doesn’t contain hormones to grow stems; It simply accelerates the growth by limiting external factors from causing issues.

Sprinkle cinnamon on top of the soil to prevent pests from coming near your plants.

It’s perfectly safe to combine cinnamon with other store-bought or natural rooting hormones, as long as everything makes contact with the exposed part of the stem.

Key Takeaways

Now that you know how to properly use cinnamon to guard the growth of your plants and prevent them from growing fungus or bacteria, you’ll enjoy healthy, lively roots.

Remember, you can combine other root hormones with cinnamon since it’s primarily a protector, not a growing ingredient.

What is the best root hormone?

Gardeners use multiple methods for growing new plants, including starting them from seeds, bulbs, and rhizomes. However, when the goal is to produce a plant identical to an existing plant, taking a cutting is usually the simplest way. A cutting is a 4- to 8-inch section of stem taken from a healthy plant and then put in water or a growing medium to root. Propagating by cutting is suitable for many types of plants, including some species of trees and bushes, but it’s especially well suited to the indoor gardening plants that tend to grow well from cuttings. Even those who aren’t familiar with advanced gardening concepts and are just trying to clone a favorite plant from a planter can often be successful with cuttings.

Cuttings from some plants, such as ivy and Dieffenbachia, root easily in plain water. Others need a little encouragement, and that’s where rooting hormone comes in. Rooting hormones are chemicals that stimulate the growth of new roots on cuttings. For example, the odds of growing a plant from a cutting taken from a cascading plant in a hanging planter increase when a rooting hormone is used. Finding the best rooting hormone is somewhat a matter of personal preference because most rooting hormone products are very similar. Ahead, learn what to look for in a rooting hormone product and find out why the following five are among the top choices of home gardeners.

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BEST OVERALL: Clonex HydroDynamics Rooting Gel

RUNNER UP: Hormex Rooting Hormone Powder #3

BEST CONCENTRATE: Hormex Vitamin B1 Rooting Hormone Concentrate

ALSO CONSIDER: Bonide 925 Bontone Rooting Powder

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Best Rooting Hormone Options

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What to Consider When Choosing the Best Rooting Hormone

Rooting hormone products are relatively inexpensive and range from around $13 for a bottle that will treat up to 50 cuttings to $25 (or more) for a large container that will treat more than 100 cuttings. The most significant difference is in the type of product and whether it contains added ingredients, such as nutrients or fertilizers intended to help the plant grow and thrive once the cutting develops roots.

Form

Rooting hormone products come in three main types: liquid, gel, and powder. No matter the type, all three are used in a similar manner: the gardener dips the end of the cutting in the hormone product and then puts the cutting in a moist, growing medium.

Liquid: Bottles of liquid rooting hormone come in either ready-to-use formulations or concentrated formulations that require mixing with water. Some gardeners feel liquid offers the best coverage since it can seep into tiny pores in the cutting.

Gel: This rooting hormone adheres well to cuttings and provides a slightly thicker coating of the hormone than liquid varieties, which may offer more root-boosting stimulus.

Powder: One of the most common types of root hormone products available, powder is simple to use and offers a thick layer of root-stimulating chemical. Before dipping the cutting in the powder, many gardeners will dip the cutting in water, so the root hormone adheres better.

Ingredients

The majority of rooting hormone products on the market today contain one of two common chemicals, IBA or NAA, both of which are synthetic forms of natural plant hormones known to stimulate root growth.

Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA): A chemical form of the plant hormone, auxin, IBA triggers root growth and is found in many commercial rooting hormone products of all types.

Naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA): Similar to IBA, NAA is a synthetic chemical formulation that stimulates root growth and retards rotting. It is often found in all three types of rooting products.

Added nutrients: While IBA and NAA are the active ingredients in rooting compounds, some products contain additional nutrients, such as nitrogen, to boost leafy green growth or have various vitamins to help bolster floral production. These added ingredients can be helpful, but some gardeners prefer to use only rooting compound, so they can add the exact nutrients they choose to the soil later.

Application

The information necessary for propagating cuttings is available in gardening books, but, for the most part, the process is straightforward and simple enough for even newbie gardeners. The following offers an idea of the basic techniques used for taking cuttings and applying rooting hormone. Before proceeding, do a little research on the intended plant. While cuttings can successfully propagate many plants, others require different methods. Some cuttings should be from greenwood (new, supple growth), while others should be taken from the older, hardwood portions of a stem. Knowing the best method of propagation for a specific plant will increase the odds of success.

Take a 4- to 8-inch stem cutting from a healthy plant.

Strip all but one or two top leaves from the stem.

Bruise the end of the stem by slightly crushing it or take a sharp knife and scrape away some of the stem’s outer covering. This step helps the rooting hormone penetrate more efficiently.

Dip about 2 inches of the stem in the rooting compound. If you’re using a powdered mixture, dip the cutting in water first, so the powder adheres well.

With a pencil or stick, make a hole about 2 inches deep in the growing medium and insert the treated end of the cutting.

Press the growing medium around the cutting and cover the whole pot or tray with plastic to keep moisture in while the cutting takes root. By keeping the cutting in an enclosed container, the soil will stay moist, which is a requirement for roots to develop. Alternately, consider starting the cutting in a self-watering planter where it will receive a consistent amount of moisture.

Our Top Picks

To qualify as a Top Pick, a rooting hormone should be simple to apply, the instructions should be easy to understand, and the product should contain either IBA or NAA to promote root growth. The following five products feature different types of rooting hormone—including liquid, powder, and gel—but all are top performers popular with experienced gardeners. Any one of the products in the lineup will be an asset for propagating plants from cuttings.

BEST OVERALL

Clonex HydroDynamics Rooting Gel

The Best Rooting Hormone Options: HydroDynamics Clonex Rooting Gel

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Looking for the sticking power of an easy-to-use gel? Consider this option from Clonex that contains the active ingredient IBA for stimulating root growth. The gel seals the cut tissue around the stem, helping to protect it from rot while encouraging strong root development. The gel is suitable for use on different types of cuttings, including flowering species, woody plants, and fruit tree cuttings, among others. The jar contains 3.4 fluid ounces, plenty for rooting dozens of cuttings. There’s no mixing or mess, just dip the stem in the gel and insert it into a moist growing medium.

Pros

Gel formula seals cut tissue around stem

Suitable for starting variety of cuttings

Contains IBA to stimulate root growth

Requires no mixing or mess

Cons

More expensive than some rooting hormones

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Hormex Rooting Hormone Powder #3

The Best Rooting Hormone Options: Hormex Rooting Hormone Powder #3

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To propagate new cuttings, consider this rooting powder from Hormex that helps prevent stem rot while stimulating new root development. The powder, which can also help strengthen and bolster sagging cuttings, is suitable for use on most plants that can be propagated from cuttings. The active ingredient is IDA. The Hormex powder does not contain added chemicals, dyes, or preservatives, making it desirable for use on vegetables and fruit plants used in food production. In addition to treating cuttings, it is also beneficial for helping transplants adapt to a new location. Hormex #3 comes in a ¾-ounce jar.

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Pros

Powder form that can bolster sagging cuttings

IBA as active ingredient

Contains no added chemicals, dyes, or preservatives

Also can boost root growth in transplants

Cons

Small quantity of powder

Adheres better by dipping cutting in water first

BEST CONCENTRATE

Hormex Vitamin B1 Rooting Hormone Concentrate

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Also from Hormex, this rooting hormone features the active ingredient NAA and comes in a concentrated liquid form that will treat dozens of cuttings. To use, dip a fresh cutting into the undiluted rooting hormone and insert the cutting in a moist growing medium. For an added root-boosting effect, mix 1 teaspoon of Hormex concentrate in 1 gallon of water and use the solution to saturate the soil around the new cutting. When transplanting newly rooted plants, use the same liquid solution for watering to reduce transplant shock. The inclusion of Vitamin B in the Hormex product adds a vital nutrient to the soil for robust plant growth. Best of all, the rooting hormone is available at an attractive price point.

Pros

Affordable concentrated liquid

Active ingredient of NAA

Includes vitamin B1 to add nutrients

Can dilute for use on transplants

Cons

Strong concentrate might require mixing with water

NAA is a synthetic chemical

ALSO CONSIDER

Bonide 925 Bontone Rooting Powder

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Bonide’s rooting powder is well suited for helping establish healthy, robust roots on stem cuttings, but it’s also useful for encouraging strong growth when planting seeds and bulbs. The active ingredient, IBA, stimulates root growth on most cuttings, including softwoods, hardwoods, vegetables, and flowering varieties. It comes in powder form and can also be used to coat seeds and bulbs by sprinkling it directly on them before planting. When transplanting a plant to a new location, users can also mix a teaspoon, or so, of the powder in the growing medium to reduce transplant shock and help the plant adapt. Each jar contains 1.25 ounces, enough for a few dozen cuttings or transplants.

Pros

Versatile rooting hormone for many cutting types

Also boosts growth of seeds and bulbs

Can ease transplant shock

Active ingredient of IBA

Cons

Powder works best if cutting dipped in water first

Package of four might be more than needed

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Hormex Rooting Hormone Powder #8

The Best Rooting Hormone Options: Hormex Rooting Hormone Powder #8

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For quick rooting of most cuttings, opt for a rooting hormone like this one that contains the active chemical IBA. Suitable for use in most plants, including greenwood and softwood cuttings, this Hormex option is formulated to promote the development of healthy roots. The product comes in powder form for easy application. A singe jar contains 2 ounces of powder—plenty for rooting many dozens of cuttings. For best results, take cuttings only from the current season’s growth from a healthy mother plant. Dip the end of the cutting in water before dipping it in the powdered rooting hormone.

Pros

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Quick-adding formula with IBA

Suitable for cuttings from most plants

Package contains 2 ounces of powder

Free of dyes and preservatives

Cons

Requires dipping cutting in water before powder

Our Verdict

The best rooting hormone can protect and boost growth of cuttings to propagate new plants. Our top pick, Clonex HydroDynamics Rooting Gel, seals cut tissue and boosts root development. Those who prefer a powder might prefer Hormex Rooting Hormone Powder #3, which can strengthen and protect sagging cuttings while boosting root growth.

How We Chose the Best Rooting Hormones

Use of a rooting hormone can help gardeners duplicate favorite plants from cuttings. Although most rooting products are similar, we looked at types and some features of products to help buyers choose based on personal preference. This list includes liquid, gel, and powder formulas and a choice of the two most common active ingredients. We also considered application methods and ease of use.

FAQs

The application of rooting hormone increases the odds of success when propagating with cuttings. The product stimulates root growth and reduces the risk of stem rot. For gardeners new to the product, a few questions are to be expected.

Q. How does a rooting hormone work?

A rooting hormone stimulates root growth at the cut end of a stem.

Q. Is rooting hormone necessary for cuttings?

Not always, but it’s handy to have around. Some plants, especially indoor plants, can root in just plain water.

Q. How long will my rooting hormone take to work?

Depending on the plant, roots should start to develop within two to six weeks. Research the plant you’re trying to propagate for a specific timeline.

Q. Do rooting hormone solutions work for hydroponic plants?

Rooting hormones are often used in hydroponic systems to stimulate plant growth.

How do I make my own rooting hormone?

Have you tried to propagate plants but not had much success?

Have you excitedly taken cuttings from your garden and placed them lovingly in your nursery, only to see them wilting and drooping?

Well, you might be missing out on a key element of propagating cuttings successfully – using rooting hormone. If you’ve never experimented with rooting hormone, you’re missing out on a big boost in the success rate of your plant propagation.

In this article, we’ll cover the following:

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Why gardeners use rooting hormone

The different types of rooting hormone

How to make natural rooting hormone

Some of the best rooting hormone products on the market

Top Picks From Amazon:

Gel Rooting Hormone: HydroDynamics Clonex Rooting Gel

Liquid: Dip ‘N Grow Liquid Rooting Hormone

Powder: Garden Safe Take Root Rooting Hormone

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What Is Rooting Hormone?

When gardeners want to propagate plants, they’re often impatient and want to increase the likelihood that a plant will root successfully. This makes sense — we all want our plant babies to thrive!

If you’re taking cuttings, root hormone helps a cutting develop strong roots quicker instead of struggling to survive.

It doesn’t matter what type of rooting hormone you use, only that you use one in general. It’s far more effective than trying to propagate with traditional soil or water techniques.

Best Rooting Hormone for your plants

The long and short of it is this: rooting hormones will never decrease the chance that a plant propagates, they will only increase it.

So why not try them?

Types of Rooting Hormones

From left to right: liquid, gel, and powdered rooting hormones. All work, but you may want to choose one over the other depending on what you're trying to root.

From left to right: liquid, gel, and powdered rooting hormones.

Liquid

Liquid is by far the most common type of rooting hormone, but there are two different formats it’s sold in. The first is standard-strength rooting hormone that can be used right out of the bottle. The second is a concentrated rooting hormone that must be diluted in order to properly apply it.

When using a ready-to-go liquid rooting hormone, you should pour it into a different container instead of dipping it directly into the bottle. This prevents any disease from contaminating your cuttings.

If you’re using the concentrated form, you must dilute it before you can use it. You may think it’s a hassle to dilute your rooting hormone, but it tends to be cheaper than the ready-to-go format. It also allows you to more closely calibrate the dilution to the plant that you are trying to propagate.

Recommended: Dip ‘N Grow Liquid Rooting Hormone

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Powder

If you want a more shelf-stable rooting hormone, opt for the powdered version. Hobbyist and commercial gardeners alike are fans of powdered rooting hormone because it lasts longer.

When using powder rooting hormone, dip your cuttings into water first so the powder will adhere to and seal the cut area. Then, pour some powder into a separate bowl or plate so as to avoid contamination. Finally, dip your wet cuttings into the powder and shake off any excess.

Recommended: Garden Safe Take Root Rooting Hormone

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Gel

The most popular of the three types of rooting hormone is the gel form. This is my personal choice because I like the most convenient rooting process possible, so powder and liquid are out for me.

All you need to do when using gel rooting hormones is to place the gel in a small container and then dip your cuttings in them. The gel will stick to the cutting so you do not need to do anything else. Then, place your cutting in a growing medium and You’re good to go.

Recommended: HydroDynamics Clonex Rooting Gel

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How to Use Rooting Hormone Properly

Using rooting hormone is extremely simple, but there are a couple of steps to make sure you get right to make sure your cuttings root successfully.

Here’s a video on how I clone basil using a powdered rooting hormone, along with a step-by-step process below:

Step 1: Gather Your Cuttings

The first thing to do is gather cuttings. Taking good cuttings is the subject of another article, but in general you’ll want to strip off a couple of leaves at the bottom and make a 45-degree cut with a sterilized knife. Then, place them in the same area and prepare for step two.

Rooting Hormone vs. Homemade DIY Alternatives

Step 2: Preparing Your Rooting Hormone

You’ll need to properly prepare your rooting hormone based on the type you purchase.

If you are using a liquid, non-concentrated solution, pour that into a separate container to avoid contamination. If you’re using a concentrated liquid, you’ll need to dilute it and pour it into a separate container.

If you’re using a powdered or gel solution, pour it into a separate container as well.

Step 3: Apply the Rooting Hormone

If you’re using a liquid rooting hormone, all you need to do is dip your cuttings into the solution and set aside.

Powdered rooting hormone will require you to dip your cuttings in water, then roll in the powder, then shake off any excess.

The gel rooting hormone is the easiest to use, because all you have to do is dip it and the gel will adhere to your cutting.

Step 4: Planting Your Cuttings

Now that your rooting hormone is applied, you need to plant your cuttings in a growing medium. I have an entire article on the best types of growing media, but you can use organic peat moss, soil, or rockwool cubes and they should do just fine.

Once you place your cuttings in your growing media, cover them with a humidity dome or plastic bag and place in an area where they get bright light.

Step 5: Wait For Your Cuttings To Root

While your cuttings are establishing their root systems, make sure that you give them enough moisture. Because they do not have a root system, they will dehydrate quickly unless they live in a high humidity environment. This is what the humidity dome and daily misting solve.

Once you see new root and leaf development, you can move them to an area with lower humidity as they will be able to sustain themselves.

Making a DIY Rooting Hormone

If you’re more of a DIY type, you can make a homemade rooting hormone with a few different ingredients. The main two ways to make your own rooting hormone are with either honey or willow. Most people do not have access to willow trees, but can get a hold of some honey.

Honey Rooting Hormone Recipe

Boil two cups of water.

Add a tablespoon of organic honey (you can use processed if it’s all you have).

Mix together and let the solution cool to room temperature.

When cool, dip your cuttings into the mixture and continue the propagating process.

Many gardeners report that this recipe produces healthy and vigorous root growth that’s equal or better than commercial rooting hormones on the market.

I have yet to try it myself, but if you do definitely let me know in the comments!

The Best Rooting Hormones To Buy

Best Rooting Gel

HydroDynamics Clonex Rooting Gel

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HydroDynamics Clonex Rooting Gel, 100 ml

Clonex is a high performance, water-based, rooting...

Contains a full spectrum of mineral nutrients and...

Supplies hormones to promote root cell development

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Clonex is my choice for the best rooting gel on the market. Not only is it affordable, but I’ve never had any problems using it with any plant that I have propagated.

As it is a gel, it will remain in contact with the stem and seal off the cut area. It includes a full spectrum of all the nutrients and trace elements that a plant needs to stimulate new root growth.

The shelf life can be a concern, but I’ve never had any problems using it for up to 4 years after purchasing. In fact, I usually run out of it before a year’s time, so the shelf life has never been a problem for me.

Another good option: General Hydroponics Rapid Start for Root Branching

Succulent Rooting Powder Hormone using Cinnamon / Prevent Mealybugs for succulent propagation

General Hydroponics Rapid Start for Root Branching, 125ml

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Use during the entire growing cycle in all types...

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I recommend a lot of General Hydroponics products, because they are great for beginners and often priced well. This rooting hormone is no exception. If you use it in conjunction with their Rapid Rooter Starter Plugs, you have a powerful one-two punch for propagating cuttings successfully and quickly.

Rapid Start is a gel rooting hormone and offers a blend of plant extracts, amino acids, and nutrients all designed to stimulate massive root growth and branching. The goal with this product is not only to speed up the rooting process, but to create better roots and a stronger root structure.

Best Liquid Rooting Hormone

Dip ‘N Grow Liquid Rooting Hormone

DIP N Grow DG00201 Liquid Hormone Concentrate Hydroponic Rooting Solution, 2-Ounce

Rooting hormone

Liquid concentrate

Contains both rooting auxins

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This is a fantastic product for two reasons: it comes with a separate container to pour your rooting concentrate into, and also eliminates cross-contamination problems because it contains ethyl and isopropyl alcohol. This means that it sanitizes itself!

One thing to keep in mind is that this is a concentrated rooting hormone, so you will need to dilute it before use. However, it is quite inexpensive, so it is a good pick for a budget-conscious gardener.

Best Powdered Rooting Hormone

Garden Safe Take Root Rooting Hormone

Garden Safe Take Root Rooting Hormone, 2-Ounce(2Pack)

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If you’re looking for a powdered solution, go with Garden Safe TakeRoot. It’s a super cheap way to propagate plants, because the powdered format is by far the cheapest. However, you’ll need to make sure to avoid cross-contamination. You’ll also need to dip your cuttings in water before you dip them in the powder.

I prefer gel rooting hormones, but if you’re set on getting a powdered one, this is the one to go with.

Go Forth and Propagate Successfully!

No matter which rooting product you go with, know that you are doing right by your cuttings. Because we put so much time and care into our gardens, it’s always heartbreaking when something doesn’t go right.

Why would you want to hamper your chances of success just to save a little money?

If you have any comments or questions about rooting hormones, as always leave them in the comments and I’d be happy to tackle them for you. Happy gardening!

What can I use instead of rooting hormone?

There are many surprising ways to use apple cider vinegar in gardens, and rooting plants with vinegar is one of the most popular. Read on for more information about making homemade rooting hormone with apple cider vinegar for cuttings. Apple Cider Vinegar as Rooting Hormone Propagating plants by “starting” root cuttings is a simple way to add to your indoor or outdoor plant collection with little expense. Dipping the stems in rooting hormones get cuttings off to a healthy start and increases the chance of success. Many gardeners believe rooting hormones are an unnecessary expense, and that cuttings will root just fine on their own. It’s true that some plants, such as English ivy, will root freely without help, but many others enjoy the boost that hormones can provide. Commercial rooting compounds are convenient products available in gel, liquid and powder form. They are made of auxins, which are naturally occurring plant hormones. Although auxins are produced naturally, most commercial products contain auxins made in labs. These products are deemed safe when used in small amounts, but organic gardeners often prefer to avoid chemicals in the garden. Instead, they opt for propagating plants with organic rooting hormone such as a vinegar solution. Making Vinegar Rooting Hormone A small amount of apple cider vinegar is all you need to create this organic rooting hormone, and too much may prevent rooting. (Vinegar for garden use actually includes using apple cider vinegar to kill weeds.) A teaspoon of vinegar in 5 to 6 cups (1.2-1.4 L.) of water is enough. Any type of apple cider vinegar at your local supermarket is fine. To use your homemade rooting hormone, dip the bottom of the cutting in the solution before “sticking” the cutting in rooting medium. Using apple cider vinegar as rooting hormone is a great way to give your cuttings that extra jump they need to grow roots.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Vinegar For Garden Use: Making Homemade Vinegar Rooting Hormone https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/vinegar-rooting-hormone.htm

Will cinnamon powder hurt plants?

Did you know that plain old kitchen cinnamon is an amazing fungicide? Not only that, but cinnamon can be used in the garden so many different ways. I've discovered 8 different ways to use cinnamon for plants. From fungus killer to rooting hormone, cinnamon has got ya covered!

Using cinnamon in the garden

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There are 2 things that I'm sure you know about me by now.

1) I'm frugal

2) I prefer to do things as natural as possible.

Pretty simple right? I try to do things the way my great-grandma did. She lived on a farm in the 1920's, and raised 6 kids on 1 income! Everything did double duty and it was done the cheapest way possible. I'm just like her!

So I'm often looking for simple solutions instead of the expensive commercial crap the media tries to convince us we need now.

That type of search is exactly what led me to cinnamon as a remedy for what ails my plants. I mostly use cinnamon for seedlings since cinnamon prevents dampening off disease, but it can be used several other ways.

Here are my most common uses for cinnamon in the home & garden.

How to use cinnamon in your garden

1) Cinnamon saves seedlings.

The term dampening off covers a range of diseases that attack a seed/seedling either before or after germination and cause the seedling to die. They can be caused by several different fungus and soil conditions.

A few years back I read that if you dust the soil of seedlings with cinnamon, it will prevent dampening off. I've been doing it since with great results! This makes a lot of sense too, since cinnamon has antifungal properties.

This also gets rid of those little fungus gnats that somehow appear around seedling trays. Cinnamon kills the fungus they feed off of.

Cinnamon dusted on seedlings

2) Prevent wild mushrooms.

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Nothing worse then having to waste a beautiful day pulling mushrooms from the mulch in my flower beds. Mushrooms are fungus and luckily cinnamon has antifungal properties.

By dusting cinnamon all over the garden mulch, it helps to control mushroom growth. Don't worry, it won't hurt your plants.

3) Cinnamon as rooting hormone.

Cinnamon is much cheaper than the chemical rooting hormone they sell in the big box store and just as effective! Just allow the cutting to dry slightly then apply cinnamon powder to the stem before you plant the cutting.

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4) Cinnamon as ant deterrent.

Ants do not like cinnamon! Sprinkle cinnamon in your greenhouse or around your garden beds to deter garden pests. It will not kill the ants, but they will stay away from it.

Sprinkle a line of it in front of your doors if ants are coming into your house. They really hate to cross a line of cinnamon!

5) Cinnamon heals plant wounds.

Overzealous pruning or a slip of the weed whacker and you'll have a plant with a wound that needs fixed up. Simply dust cinnamon on the wound to encourage healing and prevent fungal infection at the same time.

6) Deters furry pests.

Dust cinnamon along the outside of the garden to deter rabbits, squirrels and even moles. Small critters are close enough to the ground that as they walk through the cinnamon they will get it on their face and breathe it in.

Cinnamon will irritate the mucous membranes of their nose and mouth without causing permanent harm, but will deter them from visiting again.

7) Flying bug deterrent.

Cinnamon oil is known to be a deterrent for flying bugs like mosquitoes. When dusted around the garden, cinnamon powder can have the same effect. Also see #8 for more flying bug info...

8) Cinnamon for house plants.

Cinnamon gets rid of molds and mildew in house plants too. Simply sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on the soil. Fungus shows up as discolored spots on the soil.

It will also get rid of gnats if you happen to have them buzzing around your house plants. These are the same gnats seedlings get. The cinnamon destroys the fungus they feed on and the gnats will die.

Cinnamon for plant rust?

I've also read that cinnamon may help to control rust in plants, but since I've never experienced it I'm not positive. It certainly won't hurt to try.

CAN YOU USE CINNAMON STICKS IN THE GARDEN?

As much as I want to be able to use cinnamon sticks in my garden it has a very low effectiveness. Powdered cinnamon is best. The only things cinnamon sticks help with is to prevent mushrooms and in that case they need to be broken up into smaller pieces and scattered among the mulch.

I used a rubber mallet to break them up, as they are pretty hard.

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OTHER USES FOR CINNAMON

Cinnamon also has some amazing health benefits for us so it's great to have on hand and best of all, I always find it at the dollar store! Check out these 13 Proven health benefits of cinnamon! from Dr Axe and these 9 Things you didn't know cinnamon could do from Readers Digest.

If your dollar store doesn't carry it or you just use a whole lot, you can get the 'restaurant sized' jar of it here for about $5. (cheapest I've found it online) At that price and with these uses, what's not to love about cinnamon?

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Oh, and don't worry about buying 'true' cinnamon, it makes no difference at all for these uses. Either one will work just fine.

Late winter is the time to start looking forward to spring and all its promise. Winter yard chores are important to pave the way for fresh new greenery and healthy growth. End of winter garden maintenance can help give you a jump start on the growing season and give you time in spring to just watch the flowers bloom. Sometimes the amount of work needed after a season of storms and previous seasons’ debris can become overwhelming. It helps to have a list of late winter gardening tips to help focus on the most necessary tasks to promote a vigorous garden. Why Start End of Winter Garden Maintenance? The weather may still be frigid or drizzly or just plain stormy, but late winter gardens still need a little TLC to give them a good start for spring. Beginning in late winter to maintain and repair yard damage and debris clears the way for all the spring activity that will soon burst upon the garden. Removing storm waste, raking and amending beds where you can provides open avenues for the next season’s greenery. Pruning, fixing outbuildings, maintaining yard tools and other winter yard chores frees you up in spring to do the fun stuff like starting seeds and planting flower pots and beds. You can take advantage of plant dormancy in late winter gardens and minimize damage with winter pruning. Few things are actively growing in winter, so it is the perfect time to use doing preparatory tasks. 10 Late Winter Garden Tips Mid-winter yard chores may include general cleanup but also: Potting forced bulbs Starting your Allium crops, such as garlic and leeks Planning the vegetable garden and purchasing seeds Spreading organic mulch over perennial fruit and vegetable gardens Trimming off broken and dead branches and stems from trees/shrubs A bit later in the winter, you may be able to begin turning over beds and adding compost. Garden tasks for end of winter on dry days may include: Cleaning lawn furniture Fixing and painting window boxes Sharpening and oiling garden tools Plotting the vegetable garden Late Winter Gardening Tips for Pruning Almost every plant is best pruned at the end of winter when they are dormant. The largest exceptions are those plants that bloom and fruit off of old wood. These should be pruned after they produce in spring. Pruning when the plant is dormant reduces the loss of life-giving sap from the wounds and cuts tend to heal more quickly than when the tree is actively growing. Pruning is one of the most important gardening tasks for end of winter because it helps promote a strong scaffold, removes impediments to new growth and supports overall good health for the tree. Proper pruning technique requires clean, sharp implements. Cut just outside of branch collars and not into parent wood. Use a slightly angled cut that allows excess moisture to fall of the cut and reduce the chance of rot investing the wound. Remove water sprouts and suckers and open the canopy of thickly branched trees. Take out dead wood and anything that is rubbing against other wood. Try to keep the tree or bush in as natural a habit as possible for best health. End of winter maintenance gives you a chance to get outside and breathe fresh air. It promotes the gardener’s dreams of what will be and the potential of the landscape. Dress warmly and enjoy.

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