Root!t Rooting Gel 150ml - Hormone-Free Rooting Boost for Cuttings
Best for: growers taking cuttings from mother plants who want a simple, mess-free gel to speed up rooting.
Our thoughts
Root!t is one of the more recognised names in propagation, and this gel is a straightforward product that does one job well. No synthetic hormones, no complicated mixing, just dip and plant. It's a small bottle but goes a long way, and it's an easy way to take some of the anxiety out of propagation for anyone worried about losing cuttings.
Root!t Rooting Gel is a thick gel formulated to help cuttings and seedlings develop roots faster and more reliably. Unlike traditional powder or liquid rooting hormones, it contains no synthetic growth regulators - instead it forms a protective seal around the cut stem that helps retain moisture and supports nutrient uptake while the cutting is at its most vulnerable. It's designed to work with Root!t's own propagation plugs (such as Fleximix or their sponge plugs) but is equally usable with rockwool, coco or traditional soil-based media.
How it compares
It sits in the hormone-free corner of the propagation market.
- vs Clonex and other hormone-based rooting gels: Root!t relies on its sealing and moisture-retention action rather than synthetic rooting hormones, which suits growers wanting to avoid synthetic PGRs
- vs powder rooting hormones: a gel coats and seals the stem evenly and won't dust off during handling the way powder can
- vs propagation plug systems that only work as a set: this gel isn't tied to one brand of plug - it works across most common propagation media
In plain terms: a clean, simple rooting aid for growers who'd rather not deal with synthetic hormones or messy powders.
Usage guidance
Taking the cutting
Cut cleanly just below a node and dip the stem into the gel straight away, before it has a chance to dry out.
Applying the gel
Coat the bottom 1-2cm of the stem, then insert it into a pre-made hole in your propagation plug or media of choice.
Compatible media
Works with Root!t plugs, rockwool, coco and soil-based seedling mixes.
Keeping it clean
Avoid dipping a used cutting back into the bottle - pour a small amount out for each batch instead to keep the gel free of contamination.
Technical specifications
- Pack size: 150ml bottle
- Format: gel
- Hormone content: none - hormone-free formulation
- Compatible media: Root!t plugs, rockwool, coco, soil
- Suitable for: cuttings and seedlings
- SKU: 84996
Who this is for
- Growers taking cuttings regularly who want a reliable, repeatable start
- Beginners nervous about handling synthetic rooting hormones
- Anyone running a Root!t plug-based propagation setup
- Growers who want a mess-free alternative to rooting powder
Best suited to anyone propagating little and often rather than running a huge commercial cutting operation.
Our take
It's a small, unglamorous bottle that quietly does its job - helping cuttings root faster and more consistently without any synthetic hormone in the mix. For growers who take propagation seriously but don't want to overcomplicate it, this fits the bill.
Does exactly what it should, day in, day out. Worth having on the shelf if you're taking cuttings at all regularly.
