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Allexperts,
What are some of the chemicals in rooting hormone that are good for getting platelets, with carnivorous plants? I know you guys have used the product SuperThrive in your DVDs. What are some others[rooting hormones] that could work that you guys have tried? As always thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Weylin Callery
Hi Weylin,
The hormones spoken most highly of are liquid dip types such as "Dip and Grow", or gel types such as "Olivia's Cloning Gel". Powdered hormones seem to work the poorest, and I would add my vote to that. We only use hormones on Nepenthes or SuperThrive in water solutions for sundew cuttings. If you have any hydroponic stores in your area, they tend to be the experts on this subject. You may need to experiment some since cp tend to respond a little different than other plant.
I've also used "Keiki Paste" which you can find online for inducing growth in dormant buds. It contains cytokinin. It works.
Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com
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If your plant is showing poor growth, discoloration, abnormal leaves or possible infestation, the growers at Sarracenia Northwest can help! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin will help you diagnose the problem and get your plants on the right track. Their no nonsense approach has helped thousands of growers all over the world. They can help you too!
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Authors of Secrets to Growing Beautiful Carnivorous Plants for Your Home and Garden and producers of the Grow Carnivorous Plants! DVD Series. They also produce a monthly video podcast to illustrate how plants cycle through the seasons.
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