Grotek Rootforce - Root Developer
Product Information
ROOT FORCE™
- ROOT DEVELOPMENT -
Root Force™ is meticulously engineered to support and enhance the root development of houseplants, ensuring they thrive by providing optimal nutrient conditions essential for the formation of critical secondary root structures. These structures significantly boost nutrient uptake, encourage symbiotic relationships with mycorrhizae, and contribute to a stronger, more resilient plant by fostering a comprehensive root system. Importantly, Root Force™ offers a safeguard for houseplants against common abiotic stresses such as drought and sporadic watering, enabling them to recover more rapidly from such challenging conditions.
Tailored to nurture the underground ecosystem, Root Force™ is particularly beneficial for the biology of houseplant soil, promoting a healthy bacterial and fungal presence. It achieves this by supporting root health without the addition of phosphorus, a choice that prevents the hindrance of certain mycorrhizal fungi development, vital for a well-balanced indoor plant environment.
By supplying the necessary energy for the development of secondary roots and root hairs—crucial elements for efficient nutrient absorption—Root Force™ plays a pivotal role during periods of abiotic stress. This is when roots are most vulnerable and can suffer dieback. The formula provides essential nutrients that facilitate the quick regeneration of new root tips, a capability that significantly influences the resilience and overall health of your houseplants, impacting their growth positively.
The root zone in houseplants acts as a dynamic center for microbial life, akin to a biological metropolis beneath the soil. A more extensive root system not only improves nutrient absorption efficiency but also enhances the habitat for a diverse microbial population. This is especially crucial for mycorrhizae, which require direct contact with roots to establish beneficial connections. Root Force™, with its non-phosphorus formula, encourages these connections, promoting more extensive and rapid root system development without the negative effects associated with high phosphorus levels.
For houseplants to benefit most from Root Force™, apply it during transplanting and periods of abiotic stress. This root drench solution is ideal for use 3-4 times throughout the growing season, ensuring your indoor plants develop robust and extensive root systems, key to their health and vitality.
FAQs
We offer free mainland delivery on all orders over £60
All plants are shipped using express next day services with DPD, UPS, Parcelforce and Royal Mail.
We offer economy shipping (3-5 day dispatch) and standard delivery (1-3 day dispatch).
For guaranteed next day dispatch please selected Express shipping at checkout available at an additional cost.
For a full breakdown of shipping prices please see our help center here.
Winter shipping is available in the winter months at an additional cost and includes heatpacks and thermal insulation where necessary.
For more information, please see our comprehensive shipping FAQs
We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.
That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for.
Some plants such as Begonia may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.
All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting so they are in active growth when arriving with you.
The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.
If you have any questions about caring for your plants or setting up your home for success, don't hesitate to contact us.
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Packaged With Care
We've tested and refined our packaging across tens of thousands of orders over the years. Our streamlined system uses minimal materials while ensuring maximum protection.
Plus, every plant comes with a 7-day live arrival guarantee—so if the unexpected happens, we've got you covered!


100% Quality. 0% Compromise.
We're a team of plant enthusiasts who understand the joy of receiving a new plant. That’s why we go the extra mile to ensure every order brings the same excitement.
Our packaging process is designed with quality control at its core—each plant is carefully inspected by hand before shipping to guarantee it arrives healthy, pest-free, and in perfect condition.
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