I Want To Propogate Skip Laurels From Cuttings. Is A Rooting Hormone Necessary?

Question

I’ve never used rooting hormones and online I get widely differing opinions about whether they even work. Any help would be appreciated. I live in the Seattle area and the shrubs I want to take the cuttings from are well established.

Answer 1

Rooting hormone may help the cutting, but it is not required for propagation. Natural products, such as cinnamon or honey, are sometimes used as a rooting aid. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/root-stimulating-hormone.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/natural-rooting-methods.htm