How about this cloning method?

Something new I decided to try. Take the cutting, place it directly into water. Then prepare my soil.

What I did differently was put the soil in the cup and then punch a 1/2" hole or so down where the stem would go. But, I filled that with rooting hormone then placed the cutting in and covered with soil then watered it.

I'll let you know how it works out. I have been having a tough time cloning. Basically 40% turn around. I hope this bumps it to 70-80%

Interesting...Like to see if it works.

So far so good. They have not wilted yet. My last few cuttings were pretty much dead after the first day I think mostly because of the heat. It did get a little bit cooler / I have more time to pay attention to them.

I'll keep updates.

idl said:

So far so good. They have not wilted yet. My last few cuttings were pretty much dead after the first day I think mostly because of the heat. It did get a little bit cooler / I have more time to pay attention to them.

I'll keep updates.

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I hope it works for you...Then maybe next time i will try your way...

I figure rooting hormone powder is cheap, and when watering it washes away so this should give it more of a chance to take affect.

I also meant to put some bone meal in with it but forgot. Next time I will. The 2 I did that with for my first batches of clones (after repotting them post noticeable growth) are by far the best 2 clones I had over all