[header] How to make homemade hormone rooting powder or tonic [title] Use cinnamon. [step] Cinnamon prevents the growth of fungus. While it acts less as a rooting hormone, the fact that it curbs the fungal growth means that the plants have a great chance to grow without needing any additional help. 
[title] Dip or roll the cutting in ground cinnamon. [substeps] If dipping, tip some cinnamon into a cup and simply dip the cut stem end into the cinnamon.