Hozona
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I originally cloned with rapid rooters and clonex gel in a tray with humidity dome and heat mat. I made a DIY 35 site cloner, that I currently use now with olivia's cloning solution. Lately it's taking longer to get roots than it did when I first started. First time I used the gel and put them in, but figured why use the gel when it just gets sprayed off? Last night I have a big surprise. I had about 15 cutting that I left for dead in a solo cup of just ro water(were extras I didn't need), 1 actually rooted and I stuck it in my cloner. I cut them on March 30. I've always had trouble with my res. temps, got tired of putting frozen bottle in twice a day, so I recently got a water chiller to solve that problem for me. I'll be adding a 2nd net within the next few days...
I have my Aerocloner tutorial HERE I usually let the Clonex get absorbed for several minutes before starting the timer. I used to let it run 24/7, but the solution gets too warm, A heat mat can also get too warm and with temps going up out in my grow room use of it is kinda overkill! Humidity under the dome is essential (I like to see it dripping down the sides) I hardly ever mist the clones in the Aero cloner. Buckshot says he just puts cuttings in a Solo cup until they sprout roots so I say WHATEVER WORKS FOR YOU! Best of luck to you in your gardening adventures!