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Witches Broom Azalea

21 years ago

Found a witches broom in a Girard Rose Azalea at the nursery I work at. It's about the size of a softball. Co-worker snapped it off by accident, but I have it sitting in water and was going to try and root some branches with rooting hormone...Any suggestions??

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taxonomist
21 years ago
I have a suggestion!!!
I don't believe the rooting hormone is enough to root this branch. I suggest trying to obtain some form of a KINETIN from a chemical supply outfit. There are several kinetins(10-15) available. They are not outrageously expensive and should be applied with the hormone at a conc. of approx. 2000 ppm.
You might be pleasantly surprised with the result. Good Luck!
ron48
21 years ago
taxonomist, would explain in a little more depth on your suggestion to use KINETIN. Is not the use of Dip & Grow or other commercially available products sufficient?

I have used D&G on azaleas in the past with adequate results.

Is your thinking, the fact that its a witches broom it requires additional encouragement?

Thanks Ron
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