rooting compound


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rooting compound

(ˈruːtɪŋ)
n
(Horticulture) horticulture a substance, usually a powder, containing auxins in which plant cuttings are dipped in order to promote root growth
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Perennials including Verbenas, Fuschias and Pelargoniums are good plants to take cuttings from and once you've taken the cutting, dip it into a hormone rooting compound before inserting into small pots.
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Dip the base of the cutting into rooting compound before inserting into a small pot of damp multi-purpose compost.
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The pot is to put the stem into after dipping it in rooting compound and the bag is to cover the watered pot to keep it warm and moist on a windowsill.
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