Hey Squiggle,
Hello,
maybe I can help with your cloning efforts.
Much depends on what it is you are trying to achieve.
Cloning and flowering are at opposite ends of the growing cycle. To grow a healthy, vibrant young plant from your existing plant is not hard if you keep it simple.
Take your cuttings from healthy actively growing mothers that are fully in the veg cycle.
Have your media ready - plain tap water and promix work for me. Ph 6.5 - 8 is fine. (don't obsess)
Use a new razor blade (sterile) and handle the cutting with care. Should only be in your hand 20 - 30 secs. Slice from plant, nick off lower nodes and leaves. (not really good to trim all the leaves like that).
Use fresh, new rooting hormone and put it to bed, 3 inches deep (75mm for you metric lot) is good.
A clear cover with lots of breathing room is generally needed. Nice and moist but not soaking.
Just a bit of light (24 hrs/day), comfy temperature (don't obsess) for 3 - 7 days should start showing roots.
Don't be in a hurry to give nutrients. Get lots of roots and be growing up top first. The clear cover should be gone now. Transplant to larger pots before becoming root-bound and Bob's your uncle.
Hope this helps.
Hello,
maybe I can help with your cloning efforts.
Much depends on what it is you are trying to achieve.
Cloning and flowering are at opposite ends of the growing cycle. To grow a healthy, vibrant young plant from your existing plant is not hard if you keep it simple.
Take your cuttings from healthy actively growing mothers that are fully in the veg cycle.
Have your media ready - plain tap water and promix work for me. Ph 6.5 - 8 is fine. (don't obsess)
Use a new razor blade (sterile) and handle the cutting with care. Should only be in your hand 20 - 30 secs. Slice from plant, nick off lower nodes and leaves. (not really good to trim all the leaves like that).
Use fresh, new rooting hormone and put it to bed, 3 inches deep (75mm for you metric lot) is good.
A clear cover with lots of breathing room is generally needed. Nice and moist but not soaking.
Just a bit of light (24 hrs/day), comfy temperature (don't obsess) for 3 - 7 days should start showing roots.
Don't be in a hurry to give nutrients. Get lots of roots and be growing up top first. The clear cover should be gone now. Transplant to larger pots before becoming root-bound and Bob's your uncle.
Hope this helps.
