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Asked by Valeriya from Bay Shore, Ny

04/02/2019

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How to use Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder?
Do I need to dissolve it in a water

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Application Instructions per the Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder product label: Take cuttings from a vigorous healthy plant. Remove any leaves or flowers at the base of the cutting. Stir cut ends in this product. Plant treated cuttings in a rooting medium such as potting soil. Mist regularly. Keep…
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Application Instructions per the Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder product label: Take cuttings from a vigorous healthy plant. Remove any leaves or flowers at the base of the cutting. Stir cut ends in this product. Plant treated cuttings in a rooting medium such as potting soil. Mist regularly. Keep rooting medium moderately moist until roots are established. Treated cuttings should not have less than a 60°F Temperature. General Treatment of Seeds, Bulbs, Corms and roots of ornamental plants: Place this product and bulbs, corms or roots into a sealed bag or container. Shake well to deposit a light coating. 1 ¼ ounces of this product should treat approximately 2,800 average cuttings

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Asked by Ricky from Ama, L Ouisiana

03/21/2013

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Can Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder be used to plant tomatoes and bell peppers plants?

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Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder can be used for edible food plants.

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Asked by Dawn from Brentwood, Ny

05/16/2014

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Can Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder be used for roses?

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Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder can be used for roses also per the manufacturer.

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Asked by Jack from Waurkia Lake, Ok

12/13/2019

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Can I use Bonide Bontone II Rooting Powder cloning in water instead of dirt?

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Bonide Bontone II Rooting Powder is only labeled for use in rooting mediums like soil, it would not be recommended for water plantings.

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Asked by Bebe

10/31/2014

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Can i use Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder on food plants like avocado or other citrus plants?

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Yes, Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder is labeled to be used on edibles.

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Asked by Bee from Clearwater,fl

07/22/2019

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Does Bonide Bontone II Rooting Powder contain a fungicide?

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Bonide Bontone II Rooting Powder does not contain any fungicides.

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Asked by Paula

05/19/2018

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Can Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder be used when planting new shrubs?

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Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder speeds seed development and should be used cuttings, seeds, bulbs etc per the product label.

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Asked by Bruce from Winter Haven, Fl

03/25/2019

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Can I mix Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder with water and apply it to new sod and outdoor transplants?
I have laid down sod, and transplanted one outdoor plant from a pot into the ground. I want to stimulate root growth. Is watering with a Bontone Rooting Powder mix the way to go?

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Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder is only labeled for transplanting and root cuttings of plants. It cannot be used for sod. You can use it for any other plants you need to transplant as directed on the product label.

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Asked by Karen from Taunton, Ma

12/10/2014

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How to use Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder with clonning or cutting?

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Bonide Bontone Rooting Powder application varies from plant to plant when using with cloning. For the most accurate recommendation please contact Bonide 800-536-8231.

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Asked by William from Norfolk

03/10/2022

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Can Bonide Bontone II Rooting Powder be used on new seedlings before planting?

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Yes, Bonide Bontone II Rooting Powder can be used on cuttings, seeds, bulbs and for transplanting per the product label.

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Asked by Mary from Valatie, Ny

11/06/2022

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Will it work if i sprinkle it around a transplanted tiny shrub and water it in?

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Bonide Bontone II Rooting Powder only works when applied to root cuttings or transplants at the time of transplant. It cannot be used to treat an already transplanted shrub.

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