Need Help With Clones!

[cannabaliciou]

So I built my first clone box last night. Took 6 clones. Used gel, trimmed leaves, scraped bottoms, and this morning when I took a look at them they were all drooping really bad. when I've taken clones in the past using my dome they always looked great? Is this normal? did I do something wrong or miss something? If someone could help I would really appreciate it. Thanks hope to hear from ya.

 

[burrr]

Re: Need Help With Clones!!!

I cut clones a few days ago too. no droop yet on mine though.
I have my rapid rooters half submerged in RO water with a bubbler.

Make sure you have them under a dome to keep the humidity up, and keep the root medium in the upper 70's to promote new growth.

what are the climate conditions in your clone box?

 

[cannabaliciou]

Re: Need Help With Clones!!!

My room stays at 75 not sure beyond that. I should run a dome on my clone box? Thanks for quick reply.

 

[burrr]

Re: Need Help With Clones!!!

yep, then dome them up.
the main cause of droop is the plants sweating out water faster then they are pulling it up the stem. You can gradually wean them off the dome as they start to develop roots.

I see you are also from where its cold, that means your winter time indoor humidity is very low.

Good luck

 

[cannabaliciou]

Re: Need Help With Clones!!!

Ya I would guess humidity is definately low. I will put dome on them and try it. The reason i didnt is my buddy never uses one and has good luck without but maybe thats because his humidity is better. Thanks again.