Hi, you for sure don't need the MJ specific hormones which are absurdly expensive. I just did my 1st clone and the results were amazing from a cheap $2-3 general plant rooting hormone powder which you can find anywhere. You can obviously succeed using nothing, it will probably just take a little longer. I say go for using cheap powder, especially if you are just trying out to facilitate at least one of the major variables and make it much easier. I used a jiffy puck, rooting hormone, and a Tupperware for humidity. All for 5 dollars, clone rooted and now planted in 8 days. Good luck, it's a great feeling to make 1st clone.