Cloning?

Organics101

Organics101

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I want to try and get down the concept of cloning. I have a relatively decent idea on just how to do it but I want to get it down.

I know I need a rooting solution such as Clone-X but is that all i need to put on the stem to make it root? also how far down on the node should I clip it? It would be greatly appreciated to know any kind of cloning methods out there.

Thanks!
 
PJ Diaz

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Organics101 said:
I want to try and get down the concept of cloning. I have a relatively decent idea on just how to do it but I want to get it down.

I know I need a rooting solution such as Clone-X but is that all i need to put on the stem to make it root? also how far down on the node should I clip it? It would be greatly appreciated to know any kind of cloning methods out there.

Thanks!
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Clip just below the node. Put the rooting solution on the part of the stem to be buried below the surface. I think bubble cloners work best, you don't even need cloning solution.
 
a mongo frog

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PJ Diaz said:
Clip just below the node. Put the rooting solution on the part of the stem to be buried below the surface. I think bubble cloners work best, you don't even need cloning solution.
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i think u meant rooting hormone on the part of the plant u intend to root. clonex solution is for the water.
 
Organics101

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Your rite I meant rooting hormone. I dont have much knowledge on cloning but I believe I know what to do. I just need rooting hormone and some clone-x to help it get goin.
 
a mongo frog

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Organics101 said:
Your rite I meant rooting hormone. I dont have much knowledge on cloning but I believe I know what to do. I just need rooting hormone and some clone-x to help it get goin.
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yes. first take your cut 6 inch cut or so, then a the bottom node make a 45 degree cut with razor(about 3/16-1/4 below that bottom node). then lightly scrape away some of the outer stem skin exposing the cambium (about 3/8-1/2 inch). then dip in hormone and place in what ever u r planning to root in.
 
Jogro

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Note that its perfectly possible to clone using just a razor or sharp knife to take the clone, and plain water to immerse the clone.

You don't "need" a rooting compound; and plenty of people clone successfully without one.

Those things just help roots form a little faster, and (in some cases) help reduce the chance of root rot from immersion in water.
 
dbkick

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Jogro said:
Note that its perfectly possible to clone using just a razor or sharp knife to take the clone, and plain water to immerse the clone.

You don't "need" a rooting compound; and plenty of people clone successfully without one.

Those things just help roots form a little faster, and (in some cases) help reduce the chance of root rot from immersion in water.
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this gets ugly. aero, the only way to root...........
 

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Organics101

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dbkick said:
this gets ugly. aero, the only way to root...........
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i know about these aero pots i just dont exactly know how to use them. my local hydro store carries all different sizes of aero pots so i have a good access to them. how exaxtly would i go about using them for cloning? If it is a difficult task to use the aero pots i will probly just end up using regular pots, but if not im always open to new grow methods and ive been wondering about aero pots for a while now anyways.
 
dbkick

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The photo up above I actually blew. I should have cut the bottoms of the net pots off and just used them as a collar for the neoprene inserts. had I cut the bottom of the pots off there would be nothing there but a rootball. The cloner I posted above was made with an igloo cooler a water pump , plumbing and sprayers. Its more or less a ex cloner rip off. The cloner up above is like 18 usable sites . all you're really doing is spraying the cuts with a solution .
 
Organics101

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Ohh really? That is unfortunate they didn't work out, the roots in the pic look nice tho. But it seems like a simple process to go about it that way. I will probably just end up using a hormone and sticking them in some soil to root.
I just about have this cloning process down now.
 
dbkick

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Organics101 said:
Ohh really? That is unfortunate they didn't work out, the roots in the pic look nice tho. But it seems like a simple process to go about it that way. I will probably just end up using a hormone and sticking them in some soil to root.
I just about have this cloning process down now.
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Oh no, they worked out, I just popped out the neoprene insert and buried the roots net pot and all, its not a issue.
 
dbkick

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Just loaded it up with some new cuts tonite as a matter of fact, they certainly aren't as pretty as some but I bet they'll do real well. I took the chem dawg cuts at like 4 weeks into flower.
 
RawBudzski

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I buy the cheap $12 Soil Cubes. I then get 2x tupperware of water + clean razor. 1 tupperware filled with water+b1 thrive(or any other root stimulator) I let the soil cubes soak in that for a minute or two, the 2nd tupperware is filled with plain water and used to cut the stem/branch/clone in. I cut 1 node down from the intended node to be planted & I stick that branch/clone in the water, cut it again at the node I will plant.. then place it in the moist/wet soil cube.. Mist then dome.. google the rest. hard part over

I get 95%+ success using only water with the cubes as well.. but I use stuff anyway. only thing you gain by adding some root stimulator or bubble clone bucket is time.
 
Organics101

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dbkick said:
Just loaded it up with some new cuts tonite as a matter of fact, they certainly aren't as pretty as some but I bet they'll do real well. I took the chem dawg cuts at like 4 weeks into flower.
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Yea I can see the buds starting on the chem dawg. I myself have been meaning to get ahold of se good chem dawg seeds, its a real nice strain. I cant wait to start cloning mine im just waiting for enough money to take that trip to the hydro store, i also godda pick up two 600 hps's.
 
Organics101

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RawBudzski said:
I buy the cheap $12 Soil Cubes. I then get 2x tupperware of water + clean razor. 1 tupperware filled with water+b1 thrive(or any other root stimulator) I let the soil cubes soak in that for a minute or two, the 2nd tupperware is filled with plain water and used to cut the stem/branch/clone in. I cut 1 node down from the intended node to be planted & I stick that branch/clone in the water, cut it again at the node I will plant.. then place it in the moist/wet soil cube.. Mist then dome.. google the rest. hard part over

I get 95%+ success using only water with the cubes as well.. but I use stuff anyway. only thing you gain by adding some root stimulator or bubble clone bucket is time.
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Those are very good instructions thank you. I thought the same about time with the root stimulator, u get that extra needed time out of it. I have seen people use the water method before so im somewhat familiar with it. But ill look more into that and see what i can do.
Thanks!
 
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