Rooting Hormone For Propagation, Does It Work?

Summary

This video script details a 50-day experiment comparing the effects of rooting hormone and plain water on pothos vine cuttings. The experiment starts with healthy cuttings, half dipped in rooting hormone and half in water. Over time, the hormone group develops thicker, shorter roots, while the water group shows longer roots with new vine growth. By day 50, the hormone group has extensive root systems but little vine growth, whereas the water group has balanced root and vine growth. The experiment concludes with the cuttings being potted for further observation.

Takeaways

• 🌿 The video is an experiment comparing the effects of rooting hormone and plain water on pothos vine cuttings.
• 📏 It's important to identify the node on the vine, which is where future growth will occur, before taking cuttings.
• ✂️ Cuttings should be made about an inch and a half on either side of the node for optimal growth.
• 🌱 Multiple cuttings are recommended to increase the chances of successful vine propagation.
• 🧪 The experiment involves two groups: one with cuttings dipped in rooting hormone and the other with plain water.
• 🚿 Using rooting hormone is believed to promote faster and stronger root growth in the cuttings.
• 🌱 After 10 days, cuttings with rooting hormone showed thicker roots, while those in water had longer roots.
• 📈 Over 20 days, the rooting hormone group exhibited significant root growth, but no new vine growth, whereas the water group showed new vine growth.
• 🕒 By 50 days, the rooting hormone group had extensive root systems, while the water group had longer roots but less overall root mass.
• 🪴 The experiment concludes with the cuttings being potted to observe future growth and determine the long-term benefits of using rooting hormone versus water.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the experiment described in the script?

The main purpose of the experiment is to compare the effectiveness of rooting hormone versus plain water in promoting root growth in pothos vine cuttings.

How does one identify the node on a pothos vine?

The node on a pothos vine is identified as the base where the leaf sprouts from the vine, which is where future growth will originate.

What is the recommended cutting length around the node for a pothos vine cutting?

It is recommended to cut about an inch and a half on either side of the node for a pothos vine cutting.

Why does the script recommend making multiple cuttings?

Multiple cuttings are recommended to have multiple vines coming from the potted rooted cuttings in the future, which not only increases the chances of success but also results in a more aesthetically pleasing plant arrangement.

What is the significance of dipping the cuttings in rooting hormone?

Dipping the cuttings in rooting hormone is significant because it promotes faster and denser root growth, which can lead to a more stable plant once potted.

What was the initial observation after 10 days of the experiment?

After 10 days, the cuttings in rooting hormone showed significant root growth, with thicker roots, while the plain water cuttings had longer but fewer roots.

What was the difference in vine growth between the cuttings in rooting hormone and plain water after 20 days?

After 20 days, the cuttings in rooting hormone had no new vine growth, focusing solely on root development, whereas the plain water cuttings showed new vine growth of almost half an inch.

How did the root growth differ between the two groups after 50 days?

After 50 days, the rooting hormone group had an extensive root system with many auxiliary roots, while the plain water group had longer roots but fewer in number and less auxiliary root development.

What was the final outcome of the experiment in terms of vine growth and stability?

The experiment concluded that the rooting hormone promoted a more extensive and stable root system, while the plain water provided a more balanced growth with both roots and new vines, although it might have been overextended in the jars.

What does the script suggest for future observations after potting the cuttings?

The script suggests observing which group of cuttings, rooting hormone or plain water, will show better post potting growth and stability once they are planted in soil and receive regular fertilization.

Outlines

00:00

🌱 Rooting Hormone Experiment on Pothos Vine

This paragraph details a step-by-step guide on conducting a rooting hormone experiment with a healthy pothos vine. The process starts with selecting a vine and identifying nodes, which are the points where leaves sprout from the vine. Cuttings are made about an inch and a half on either side of the node. The experiment involves two groups of cuttings: one dipped in rooting hormone and the other in plain water. The purpose is to compare the root development between the two groups. After 10 days, the cuttings in the rooting hormone show more but thicker roots, while those in water have longer roots. At 20 days, the hormone group exhibits significant root growth, but no vine growth, whereas the water group shows new vine growth. At 50 days, the hormone group has an extensive root system, but still no vine growth, while the water group's roots are long but with less overall growth and vine growth has slowed down.

05:02

📈 Comparing Root Growth and Vine Development

The second paragraph compares the outcomes of the rooting hormone and plain water treatments on pothos vine cuttings after 50 days. The rooting hormone group shows a substantial amount of root growth with many auxiliary roots, providing stability for the plant when potted. However, there's no significant vine growth. In contrast, the water group has longer roots but fewer in number, and the new vine growth has tapered off, suggesting that 50 days in water might be too long as nutrients are depleted. The narrator plans to pot the cuttings and monitor their growth to see if there's any post-potting advantage between the two groups. The paragraph concludes with a call for more experiment ideas from the audience and a wish for strong and healthy plants.

Keywords

💡Rooting hormone

Rooting hormone is a plant growth substance used to stimulate root development in cuttings. In the video, the experiment compares the effectiveness of using a rooting hormone to plain water for propagating pothos vines. The script mentions dipping the cuttings into the rooting hormone to enhance root growth, which is a key step in the experiment to test its efficacy.

💡Apothecary vine

Apothecary vine, also known as Pothos, is a species of vine used in the experiment. The script specifies that a healthy Pothos vine is needed to take cuttings from, highlighting the importance of starting with a robust plant for successful propagation.

💡Cutting

A cutting refers to a section of a plant that is removed to encourage it to root and grow into a new plant. The video script describes the process of taking cuttings from a Pothos vine, which is a common method for plant propagation.

💡Node

In the context of the video, a node is the point on a vine where leaves sprout and is identified as the base of the leaf attachment. The script emphasizes cutting about an inch and a half on either side of the node for optimal root growth, indicating its importance in the propagation process.

💡Experiment

The video outlines an experiment to compare the effects of using a rooting hormone versus plain water on the growth of Pothos vine cuttings. The script details the setup of the experiment, including the use of a control group with plain water, to observe and compare root development over time.

💡Root growth

Root growth is a key outcome measured in the experiment. The script describes observing the development of roots on the cuttings, noting that those treated with rooting hormone developed thicker roots compared to those in plain water, which had longer but thinner roots.

💡Vine growth

Vine growth refers to the new growth of the plant's stems or vines. The script contrasts root growth with vine growth, noting that cuttings in plain water showed more vine growth than those treated with rooting hormone, which focused primarily on root development.

💡Control group

A control group is used in experiments to provide a baseline for comparison. In the video, the control group consists of cuttings placed in plain water without the addition of a rooting hormone, allowing the experimenter to compare the effects of the hormone on root development.

💡Propagation

Propagation is the process of creating new plants from existing ones, which is the main theme of the video. The script describes various steps in propagating Pothos vines, including taking cuttings, treating them, and observing their growth over a period of 50 days.

💡Plant growth

Plant growth is a general term encompassing all aspects of a plant's development, including both root and vine growth. The script uses this term in the context of the overall experiment, where the goal is to compare the effects of rooting hormone on different aspects of plant growth.

💡Potting

Potting refers to the act of planting a cutting or plant into soil in a pot. Towards the end of the script, the experimenter discusses potting the cuttings to observe their post-propagation growth and to determine if there are any long-term advantages to using a rooting hormone.

Highlights

Introduction to a pothos vine rooting hormone experiment.

Requirement of a healthy pothos vine for taking cuttings.

Identifying the node on the pothos vine for optimal cutting.

Instructions on how to properly cut the vine for successful rooting.

Advantage of making multiple cuttings for future vine growth.

Setting up an experiment with two groups: one with rooting hormone and one with plain water.

Dipping cuttings in rooting hormone to enhance root development.

Using tap water as a control for the experiment.

Observation of root growth in cuttings after 10 days.

Comparison of root thickness and quantity between hormone and water groups.

Noting the lack of vine growth in the rooting hormone group after 10 days.

Significant root length in the water-only group without rooting hormone.

Further observation after 20 days showing extensive root growth in the hormone group.

Contrasting the water group's root growth with new vine growth after 20 days.

50-day update revealing the rooting hormone's impact on root system development.

Water group showing balanced root and vine growth after 50 days.

Decision to pot the cuttings to observe post-rooting growth and stability.

Conclusion summarizing the significant effect of rooting hormone on root development.

Call to action for viewers to suggest future experiments.

Transcripts

what's up guys and welcome back to tech

plan today we're going to do a rooting

hormone experiment let's check it out

like every potholes experiment in the

past we do need to start out with a

healthy apothosis vine to take some

cuttings from

once you've kind of procured your vine

then we're going to actually take some

cuttings from it and you're going to

have to identify

where the node is on the pothos vine

luckily it's pretty easy for this

species you're just going to look

at like where the leaf is actually

sprouting from the vine and at the base

where it attaches that is going to be

your node where

future growth will come from so you're

just going to want to cut about an inch

and a half on either side of that area

and you should be all set i would

recommend making multiple cuttings just

because you'll have multiple vines that

come out of your

i guess potted rooted cuttings in the

future and it just looks nicer all right

at this point i do have a pile of

cuttings and i did split them because

this is an experiment so we are going to

do one that is regular water and another

that is using rooting hormone in water

and we're gonna see how they perform and

how they differ so to kind of kick this

off we are gonna dip the cuttings from

one side

into the rooting hormone now i did

forget to film this which is odd because

it is the most important footage

but i did a reenactment so you just dunk

it in the jar shake it around and make

sure you get rooting hormone like all

over the node

and the rest of the stick then i just

poured some tap water in the jar

i don't know how good your guys tap

water is but if you've had problems in

the past

then maybe try some bottled water then

for our control

we just kind of put some cuttings in the

jar with just plain water and no rooting

hormone

and then we're just gonna kind of let

these sit and see what happens all right

10 days has passed since we took our

initial cuttings and threw them in the

jars

let's take a look at the one with the

rooting hormone first once i took them

out of the water

you could still see that there's plenty

of rooting hormone on the actual

cuttings

they do kind of look gross and the water

is kind of gross and has a film on it

which kind of makes me nervous because

usually a film kind of blocks out oxygen

transfer and causes problems

but so far it seems pretty good you can

see a lot of root growth on these

in fact it's actually quite like fat if

that makes any sense and you'll see what

i mean when we compare it to the water

ones

but there are plenty of roots starting

on there and it does seem to be working

now let's take a look at the actual just

plain water cuttings and kind of see if

we can start to see a difference

looking a little closer you can

definitely see that these are a lot

cleaner they don't have a bunch of crud

on them and that's because it's just

plain water

however i can see a major difference

already between the roots on these and

the ones i showed you before which were

using the rooting hormone

the roots on these ones that are just in

water are much longer almost

twice as much longer and in some cases

three times longer

however the ones with the rooting

hormones were much thicker and just

there were a lot more

shorter routes everywhere on the

cuttings so we're already seeing a

difference which is really exciting so

let's wait some more time and see what

happens next

alright another 10 days has passed

bringing us to a 20 total days

since cutting let's take a look at the

ones with rooting hormone first and see

how they're doing

looking closer they are looking pretty

clean now i think most of the rooting

hormone is starting to fall off and kind

of settle on the bottom

or dissolve or just do whatever it does

over time so they are looking a little

cleaner and a little less cruddier

so that's good i can see that the root

growth has really taken off it is almost

10 times longer than we saw 10 days ago

so it really did grow quite a bit and

every cutting has multiple roots

sometimes four or five which is pretty

nuts i mean this stuff is definitely

triggering like even the main roots and

auxiliary roots to start growing where

in the past experiments

we've only seen like the main two roots

coming out of the base of the node

pay attention to this though there isn't

any new vine growth really starting on

these cuttings

let's go check out the water ones and

kind of see what's different even from

kind of the zoomed out view i can

already see a huge difference in these

water cuttings versus the water and

rooting hormone cuttings

there is only one or two at max roots

coming out of these and like i said

earlier they're coming straight from the

node

and these are what i typically see in

other experiments however when i look

much closer at these cuttings

you can see new vine growth coming out

of these on almost every single one

and we're talking almost a half inch of

growth where before when we looked at

the ones with rooting hormone there was

zero vine growth

only roots i think at this point i'm

already starting to see a trend and the

rooting hormone really puts focus on the

roots for the plants growth

however just plain water gives you more

of a balanced approach

but let's see how this happens as time

goes on alright an entire

50 days has passed since we initially

took the cuttings

let's take a look at the rooting hormone

bucket first and see how it's doing

looking at kind of the wide shot or

general scan you can see they are kind

of getting a little old looking

i've had these in there for probably a

little too long but i really wanted to

push the time and see if we could see

any dramatic differences

or just what would happen over time and

you can see that they do have plenty of

root growth and

lots of like little rootlets kind of

coming off of each root

looking much closer at each cutting

though you can see that it still hasn't

really started too much vine

production or like it hasn't started

growing the new actual plant

but the roots are pretty out of control

i mean the roots have roots on them

and even auxiliary aerial roots have

pretty darn long roots

which is awesome because it's really

going to grip into your new pot nicely

and you're not going to be relying on

one single root that could possibly snap

so i think the rooting hormone has done

a really good job of promoting tons of

root growth

and that will give your plant a lot of

stability when you plant it

next up are the cuttings grown in only

water let's see how they've done

looking at kind of the wide shot you can

see that they do have very long roots

probably on par with the cuttings before

however there just is not as many these

roots do have little rootlets coming out

of them but again some of the auxiliary

air roots

have not really done anything at all

just like the two main routes that

usually come from the center of the node

looking a little closer at them though

you can see that the new vine growth or

plant growth

has done quite well compared to the

previous rooting hormone examples

but i can tell that it's kind of tapered

off i think 50 days was a little too

long to be in these jars

just because it seems like both cuttings

have exhausted

all nutrients from the water and just

from what they had stored up here the

cuttings are kind of side by side and

you can see kind of just the

root masses compared to each other the

rooting hormone is on the right side

i'm going to pot these up and kind of

keep them separate and pay attention to

them

and i just want to see which one has a

better advantage for now future growth

now that they have some soil and they'll

be getting fertilized

kind of regularly i want to see which

one kind of grows faster or if there's

any advantage

like kind of post potting well guys that

pretty much sums up this experiment i

hope you guys like the results

i was actually pretty surprised to see

that the rooting hormone actually made a

pretty big difference

there was actually a significant amount

of root growth compared to the plain

water one

if you guys have any other ideas for

other experiments i should try

definitely leave those in the comments

and i'll get right to it as always guys

may your plans go strong and healthy

i'll see you next time

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