Cloning in cup of water amd cloning solution

For best results, clone using...

  • Root cubes

  • Peat moss/Perlite

  • Water

  • Water + Clone Solution

  • Nuthin' but seeds

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Zakmac420

Zakmac420

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So i have always either used a peat moss amd perlite mix or just root cubes for cloning but i had recently had a clone that didnt root after 3 weeks. At 10 days it had root nubs but never did anything. So one day i decided instead of throwing it away i would just put it in water. Mind you, this is well water from my sink with a ph of abput 7.5 and i didnt put cloning somution in it or anything and the thing rooted extreneky quickly. I now have taken about 15 clones from 2 mothers and put them in a blacked out glass (thanks to my beer thermos' :)) with cloning solution and ph'd water and on a heating pad under a T5 but with no dome. I have never cloned with no dome on for the first 3 days but i have read alot about cloning this way and this is my first real shot. I will keep updates so every can see progress and instead of taking my word for it, YOU WILL HAVE EVIDENCE!

Any tips are greatly appreciated.
 

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Puff_Dragon

Puff_Dragon

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I've always just cut at 45 degrees and placed the stem in water (like an old jam jar filled with water ph-ed to 6.5*not critical* - with a piece of card over the top with holes for the cuttings). It can be slower then other methods ..but costs zero and is generally successful for me :)
 
Zakmac420

Zakmac420

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Im hoping that with the cloning solution in ph'd water will speed up that process a little bit. We shall see though. It is day 4, i will post pics of root nubs (if any) in a couple days
 
projectinfo

projectinfo

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Your better off with plain phd water until you see roots.

If your solution as nitrogen , you plant will try to grow vertically instead of grow roots
 
Zakmac420

Zakmac420

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There is a tiny bit of nitrogen in it. But its a CLONING solution that is meant to be put into the water you are cloning with. So why would it do the opposit??
 
projectinfo

projectinfo

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It's made to keep them alive if you keep them in the cloner for a while.

My best results have been straight water until my roots are an inch long or if I see nitrogen deficiencie

But you know it all, do whatever pal ;)
 
Zakmac420

Zakmac420

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Wasnt implying i knew it all. Was just simply stating my knowledge and asking a question. I love when people make assumptions.. Why else would i post things on the internet?
 
Puff_Dragon

Puff_Dragon

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fyi - i know some people who use very dilute doses of root stimulator (i think it was 1/5 dose in the water you place the cutting). However (for me) i stick with plain water. Although strain plays a role I'm sure, imo - environment, water temp and cleanliness are the biggest factors (and you seem to have that down :)
Will be interested in your results. I do know some don't like cloning solutions as they say it can effect plant dna in a negative way (i've only 'heard' that however - could just be a new age line ;)
 
4(207)

4(207)

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Cloning in water has always worked for me. Many kinds of herbs and flowers can be cloned in straight well water. Plants are the best!
 
Zakmac420

Zakmac420

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I didnt think the responses i got would be so widespread. Looks like its time to get a spreadsheet and run some tests
 
Zakmac420

Zakmac420

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I did 3 batches of clones. 1 with well water, 1 with ph'd well water, and 1 with clone solution and ph'd

At day 7 i will post pic with spreadsheet and results thus far
 
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