Reliable Rooting for Everyday Cuttings with Hormex Rooting Powder #3
Propagate your favorite home and garden plants with confidence using Hormex Rooting Powder #3. Formulated with 0.30% Indole-3-Butyric Acid (IBA), this medium-strength rooting hormone is ideal for common semi-softwood cuttings, helping initiate fast root development and strong, healthy plants.
Whether you're cloning ornamentals, shrubs, or garden favorites, Hormex #3 delivers consistent, professional results.
Why Growers Choose Hormex Rooting Powder #3:
- 0.30% IBA for effective, balanced root stimulation
- Ideal for common home and garden plant cuttings
- Promotes fast root development and strong root systems
- Helps reduce transplant shock and improve success rates
- Works in all growing media (rockwool, coco, soil, peat, clay)
- Clean formula—no alcohol, dyes, thickeners, or preservatives
Best For:
- Azalea, blueberry, rose, ivy, juniper, pyracantha
- Camellia, daphne, elder, arborvitae, sequoia
- Semi-softwood cuttings from shrubs and garden plants
Versatile for Any Growing Setup:
- Compatible with soil, coco, peat moss, and hydroponic systems
- Ideal for use with cloning cubes or propagation trays
- Helps prevent root rot and weak starts
How to Use:
- Take a 3"–8" cutting just below a node at a 45° angle using a clean blade
- Dip the cut end in water or cloning solution
- Coat the bottom 1" with rooting powder
- Tap off excess and place into your preferred rooting medium
- Maintain proper humidity, temperature, and lighting
Proven Performance:
With over 60 years of research, Hormex has developed reliable formulas that help growers achieve faster rooting and higher success rates.
Built for Growers:
Whether you're expanding your garden or cloning your favorite plants, Hormex Rooting Powder #3 provides dependable performance for consistent propagation success.









