Propagation by Cutting. Herbaceous cuttings Stem Cuttings Leaf Cutting Leaf Bud Cutting Root...
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Factors that affect rooting
• Time of year
• Age of stock plant
• Physical condition of stock
• Plant species or cultivar
Conditions that promote rooting
• Temperature
• Water
• Light/dark
• Rooting hormone– Auxin promotes rooting– IBA Indole-3-butyric acid– IAA is the natural auxin but unstable