If you’re looking to multiply your garden without spending on expensive rooting products, this natural and effective homemade rooting hormone can dramatically improve your success with plant propagation. Whether you’re rooting cuttings from citrus trees, flowering shrubs, or fruit-bearing plants, this method has shown excellent results — with up to 99.7% success in many home gardens. It’s simple, natural, and uses ingredients you likely already have at home.
Why Use a Rooting Hormone?
Rooting hormones help plant cuttings develop strong root systems more quickly and reliably. They mimic the natural auxins (growth hormones) found in plants, which stimulate root formation. While synthetic rooting powders and gels are commonly available, many gardeners prefer organic alternatives to keep their gardening natural and budget-friendly.
This homemade rooting solution works on:
Fruit trees (like lemon, orange, guava)
Ornamental shrubs
Vines
Herbs
Houseplants
Succulents
And many more…
Ingredients for the Homemade Rooting Hormone
To prepare this natural rooting formula, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Lentils or chickpeas – rich in natural auxins that promote root growth.
Water
Blender or mortar and pestle
Strainer or fine cloth
Optional additions (to increase effectiveness):
Cinnamon – has antifungal properties that protect cuttings from rot.
Aloe vera gel – nourishes and hydrates plant tissue while aiding in root development.
Willow water – contains natural salicylic acid, which also acts as a natural rooting stimulator.
