First time cloning(in progress)

[SwampNug]

Ive had good success with simple cloning powder and moist pro mix. I used 16 oz dixie cups with holes in the bottom, an old 2-3 gallon aquarium with perforated saran wrap on top, and about a .25 inch of water on the bottom at all times. Small CFLs were used and I waited until I saw new plant growth before transplanting-it was about 2 weeks to do this, if I remember correctly.

Recently a friend of mine successfully cloned by simply sticking the cutting into moist pro mix with no rooting hormone. Same setup of standing water with perforated saran wrap over it.

I think patience and a much weaker light source will do you wonders-the plant is using stored energy to produce roots, not photosynthesis, so you need just enough light to spur new growth once roots are set.

Keep at it, youre on the right track!

 

[Bigge]

An educated guess...water quality can make or break cloning...What's in your tap water? Some water has high chlorine, chemical levels or bacteria that are not good for cloning in RW...that same water may work great for aeroponic cloners because it fights off slime and gets aerated.

Three observations...

1. Water- Seeing that you were able to root in soil but not in RW, I would suggest treating your water...soil filters and buffers out chems and prevents slime bacteria..RW is inert and doesn't filter or buffer....cloning in soil is more forgiving....so to clone with your water I would suggest using some RO water or treating your water...bubble it for a day...add EWC tea before treating the RW.

2. Nitrogen. Your newly cut clones all look dark green....which means they have lots of nitrogen. For clones you want root growth and not stem or leaf growth...Nitrogen is used for stem and leaf growth so you want less nitrogen...take your clone when Nitrogen is low in the mother...the lack of Nitrogen in the leaves helps promote roots growth as the leaves provide. I root in 7-10 days without a dome.

3. Flush your Cubes - not knowing the history of the cubes you found in the attic...you should flush them...salts can build up in them which can also stop root development.

Good luck.