Natural Clone | Trabe
Trabe NaturalClone – Natural Rooting Gel for Cuttings
NaturalClone by Trabe is a rooting gel designed specifically for plant cuttings. It coats the lower part of the freshly cut stem before planting, helping protect the cut tissue while keeping the rooting formula in close contact with the area where new roots need to develop.
Unlike root stimulators that are added to irrigation water after a plant already has roots, NaturalClone is used before planting the cutting. It is suitable for herbaceous, semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, with different application methods depending on how difficult the material is to root.
Give Cuttings the Best Start Before Planting
NaturalClone is intended for propagating plants from cuttings rather than for seedlings or already established plants. Its role begins immediately after the cutting is taken, when the stem still has no independent root system and needs to initiate new root growth.
The gel can be used as a quick dip for straightforward propagation or as a diluted extended treatment for cuttings that require more time and support. Once treated, the cutting is rinsed and planted in the chosen rooting medium.
How NaturalClone Supports Root Formation
The formula is based on seaweed extract containing naturally occurring cytokinins, betaines, vitamins and amino acids. It also contains L-tryptophan, an amino acid involved in pathways associated with auxin synthesis, which plays an important role in the formation and development of new roots.
Because the product is supplied as a gel, it remains around the treated section of stem instead of immediately running off. This helps keep the formulation concentrated around the cut area during application.
How to Use NaturalClone for Best Results
Select a healthy young shoot and cut it with a clean, sharp blade. Remove the two lowest pairs of leaves, then immerse the bottom 2 cm of the cutting in NaturalClone.
For a quick dip, use NaturalClone undiluted for 10 seconds, or dilute it 1:1 with water and immerse the cutting for 20 seconds. For an extended treatment, dilute the gel in water and leave the lower part of the cutting immersed for 24 hours. After treatment, rinse with water and plant the cutting.
What Makes NaturalClone Stand Out
NaturalClone combines the physical advantages of a rooting gel with a plant-based seaweed formulation containing cytokinins, betaines, vitamins, amino acids and L-tryptophan. Its two application methods also make it adaptable to very different types of cuttings, from soft herbaceous shoots to harder woody material.
Technical Specifications
- Product category: Rooting gel for cuttings
- Formula base: Seaweed extract
- Key components: Cytokinins, betaines, vitamins, amino acids and L-tryptophan
- Application area: Lower 2 cm of the cutting
- Quick dip: Undiluted for 10 seconds or diluted 50% with water for 20 seconds
- Extended treatment – herbaceous cuttings: 1–2.5 ml/L for 24 hours
- Extended treatment – semi-hardwood cuttings: 5–10 ml/L for 24 hours
- Extended treatment – hardwood cuttings: 10–20 ml/L for 24 hours
- Available sizes: 50 ml and 250 ml
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NaturalClone used in irrigation water?
Not as a regular root-zone additive. It is designed primarily for treating the lower part of a cutting before planting.
Can NaturalClone be used on different types of cuttings?
Yes. Trabe provides different extended-treatment concentrations for herbaceous, semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings.
Do I need to dilute NaturalClone?
Not necessarily. For a quick treatment it can be used undiluted for 10 seconds. It can also be diluted for either a 20-second quick dip or a 24-hour extended treatment.
What should I do after dipping the cutting?
Rinse the treated section with water and then plant the cutting in the chosen rooting medium.
