Does this mean a clone will most likely work?

EYou have a small cutting. You take off the two lowest leaves and then make a 45 degree cut and possibly a slide in the middle of that cut for more surface area. Coat it in rooting hormone and stick in in a hole in the dirt with rooting powder in it and then cover the hole gently so it isnt packed but it holds up.
A few hours go by and it wilts but then the next day it is perked back up. Good chane it will strike and is taking up water?

The important thing is to remember (with this method), is to keep the clone really humid using a dome.

Because the plant cannot take water in through the roots it is important to minimize or stop 'transpiration' through the leaves.

Bare this in mind and a good cutting should root.

most clones wilt some at first. You should be good.