If you’re going to propagate by taking a cutting, why not try a rooting hormone.

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This substance stimulates new root growth on a stem by mimicking the plant’s own root-growing hormone. You can get products that are powders, liquids or gels.

Or you can choose to not buy anything and simply experiment with a couple of easy options that you might have at home – including honey and aloe vera.

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Aloe Vera (Aloe Vera cv.)

This segment is from Gardening Australia Season 35, Episode 31 titled “Spring: Rhododendrons & surprising natives”.

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