Clone Q

[fryguy31]

I have a question about cloning. I have taken cuttings about a week ago, and I gelled them and put them in my rapid rooters, then into the dome. but I am having trouble, this happened last time. They are out in my little outdoor room/shed. They just arent doing anything, and some look like they are dying. Why? The temp outside gets about 40-50 at night. What is the perfect temperature for making cuttings start rooting? I hate not being able to plant them. I have like 5 different kinds cut and about 6 of each. And what is the percentage of average cuttings rooting? On average if I have the climate right. I am new to this, so this is my trial and error period.

Thanx Everyone

 

[stretchpuppy]

I think it's your temps.

I used RRs with no fuss, no backward nail poking or sitting them upside down.

Cut, Dip in rooting gel, stick in RR, under the dome and forget about it. I hardly watered, never sprayed the clones, and had nice roots in 7-10 days.

I also used a heating mat set to 75 because it's cold at night in my cab room.

 

[Guest]

get a heating pad

 

[admiralcornport]

temps cant drop below 70

 

[fryguy31]

Thanx guys, Thats what it sounds like then. Way too cold,
Is it too late?

 

[Guest]

you dont want a lot of fluctuation in your temps...78 to 80 degrees is perfect

 

[resinryder]

I got one of those mats with the temp dial from the hydro store. Keep the temp set at ~85f and the humidity dome lightly misted twice a day. Keep the rooters moist but not soaked and you shoud have roots in 7-14 days depending on strain. Right now your temps are to cold.

 

[fryguy31]

Could one of you give me a balpark cost on a dial heatmat? I think I have seen one at my local hydroshop but didn't check the price.
Thanx

 

[Guest]

get something like this
[http://homeharvest.com/propagationaids.htm

 

[stretchpuppy]

A little pricey.. actually. The heat mat is around $15-20, and the silly thermostat (which should be built-into the mat, IMO) is around $30.

 

[Guest]

well the link is for $34 for the whole shabang

 

[stretchpuppy]

well the link is for $34 for the whole shabang

It does not include a thermostat, which is the most expensive/important part. A tray and dome can be had for under 10, and the mat around 15-20, puts me less than that link does, locally bought though.

 

[Guest]

yes it does...look again...its $49 not 34...my bad

 

[stretchpuppy]

Your link brought me to the top of the page so I was reading the first three products which do not. My mistake, if you scroll all the way down there are newer mats with the thermo built in... way expensive, and I don't know how much I like the idea of my thermostat being pre-set and unchangeable for me. They look nice though.

 

[resinryder]

Not being troublesome this is the controller I've got. I like to dial in my own temp setting not something preprogrammed.The mat listed will plug in to an outlet and heat up but offers no control-you get what you get. The thermostat listed at the bottom of the link list for 49.94 and allows you to dial in your optimum temp.
Hydrofarm®
Heat Mat
Thermostat
An electronic temperature control device that allows growers to select and maintain optimum rooting temperatures for faster seedling or cutting growth. The Hydrofarm Heat Mat Thermostat is compatible with all Hydrofarm Seedling Heat Mats (above) and many other heat mats as well. Hydrofarm Heat Mat Thermostat

By maintaining ideal temperatures in the rooting area you can obtain better rooting and faster growth. The Heat Mat Thermostat features an automatic safety shutoff if the probe's temperature reaches 110 degrees F. Adjustable temperature range between 68 and 95 degrees Farenheit or 20 to 35 degrees Centigrade with accuracy to +/- 2 degrees Farenheit. Easy plug-in operation. Features remote temperature sensing probe and illuminated indicator light. Can be used with up to 500 watts of heating devices when used with a power strip.

Order #HH367
Hydrofarm
Heat Mat
Thermostat
49.95

 

[stretchpuppy]

I think that page is way overpriced, too. Shop around.

 

[Guest]

heat mat thermostat cheapest i can find is 30

 

[resinryder]

I think I did get mine cheaper and that is pricey. Been using it for several years and still working great. If you are gonna clone it's worth the investment imo.

 

[dre86]

I have a question about cloning. I have taken cuttings about a week ago, and I gelled them and put them in my rapid rooters, then into the dome. but I am having trouble, this happened last time. They are out in my little outdoor room/shed. They just arent doing anything, and some look like they are dying. Why? The temp outside gets about 40-50 at night. What is the perfect temperature for making cuttings start rooting? I hate not being able to plant them. I have like 5 different kinds cut and about 6 of each. And what is the percentage of average cuttings rooting? On average if I have the climate right. I am new to this, so this is my trial and error period.

Thanx Everyone

Give them the right conditions and you get 100%.
Here's what I used, I had 100% succes from the first time I tried it.

 

[Guest]

i dont even use one...i have a heating pad if it gets to cold i turn it on...it warms up i turn it off..lol....just for shits and giggles how moch should it cost...i have searched

I think I did get mine cheaper and that is pricey. Been using it for several years and still working great. If you are gonna clone it's worth the investment imo.