The Effects of Plant Growth Regulator Types and Planting Media on the Growth of Moringa (Moringa oleifera L.) Stem Cuttings

Moringa (Moringa oleifera L.) is known as the tree of life because of its high nutritional content and health and economic benefits. However, moringa cultivation in Indonesia remains suboptimal, mainly due to the limited availability of quality seedlings. Vegetative propagation through stem cuttings can produce uniform seedlings, but its success depends on plant growth regulators and planting media. This study aimed to determine the effects of plant growth regulators and planting media on the growth of moringa stem cuttings. The experiment was conducted in a screen house at SITANDU, Banten, from October to December 2025 using a factorial Randomized Block Design with two factors. The first factor was plant growth regulator type: control, Rootone-F 0.03%, shallot extract 60%, mung bean sprout extract 60%, and young coconut water 60%. The second factor was planting medium: rice husk charcoal + soil, compost + soil, and cattle manure + soil, each at a 1:1 ratio. The results showed that Rootone-F 0.03% improved several growth parameters, particularly shoot length at 6 WAP, leaf number, and root length. Rice husk charcoal and soil were the best media for shoot and root growth. The combination of Rootone-F 0.03% and rice husk charcoal + soil produced the best response, particularly in shoot number, leaf number, and root length. Keywords: rice husk charcoal, Rootone-F, soil, Vegetative propagation