Shredder111
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How do you make cloning water from a willow and how do you use it???
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Cloning water? Im sure it exists but its easier to just go out to your local hydro store and get rooting compound or rooting gel. Dip the end of the cutting in it and put it in your propagator. Voila...roots.How do you make cloning water from a willow and how do you use it???
yes cut up some willow, mush it up to a paste let it stand a week and then dip your plants/clones in.
NO. I don't want rooting gel because it's synthetic garbage. Thanks for the great info everyone.
If you actually read the link..
It's not "synthetic garbage."
It's 100% organic, it creates a gloop that is similar in texture to rooting gel.
(From the page)
Contributed by: ¤SpiritusDomini¤ & Flowerman.
Cut some willow branches (All willow species produce this natural rooting hormone), into 2" or 4" long pieces (enough pieces to fill a bowl).
Put the willow cuttings into a big kettle (or pot) on the stove, fill with water (all cuttings should be are covered by water). Turn on minimum heat setting, cover with a lid, and leave on low (but do not boil) for 2 hours. Then turn off heat and leave kettle covered for 12 hours.
After the mixture has cooled for 12 hours, the water should be a dark brown. Strain out the water, and discard the branches. Pour the mixture into a container with a plastic top with holes pre-made, and just drop your cuttings in. Let the clones sit in the hormone for 12 to 24 hours (thus allowing the cuttings to fully absorb the rooting hormones), then plant into your medium.
Use as much rooting hormone as you require, then discard the used portion. The unused hormone can be stored in the ice box for years
Perhaps you should have looked at the link properly.
Not hating on you, i just don't feel theres a need to be rude to someone who has actually given you honest/decent help.
Did you read the link. It's talking about just what your looking for. Making rooting hormaones with willow tree branchs. Glad I took the time to seacrh for it just like you could have done. Last time I help you out.NO. I don't want rooting gel because it's synthetic garbage. Thanks for the great info everyone.