Clones growing but not rooting??

I have 2 groups of clones. The first was planted two weeks ago in soil, and at first weren't looking too great but I ASSUME have rooted since there are new tops growing, but are doing so SLOWLY understandably since they're under flouros. With new tops, I guess its safe to assume they have rooted?

Now the second group was planted 8 days ago in vermiculite. They are green and healthy looking. Today, since its been 8 days I decided to pull one out carefully in attempt to plant its roots into soil, to my surprise, NO ROOTS at the bottom whatsoever and its green and alive looking after 8 days! Got frustrated and did so with a 2nd one, same thing! WTF how are they still alive if they haven't rooted after 8 days? I'm pissed because there are 15 of them! Details: Roots cloning gel was used, made inserts at bottom with blade, humid atmosphere, foilar fed daily, water drained every 2 days.

Any help guys please, thanks in advance

Yo oh yes!

I've had cuts sit in suspension/not root for 3 weeks+. It depends on the strain and the pliability of the growth shoot, IMO. If it's a "woody" stem it seems to take MUCH longer than a nice green/actively growing shoot.

In my own garden. I never plant anyhting until it is well rooted and has a buncha roots coming out of all sides of the cube. A clone grown in a cube for a few weeks to establish a good root system will take right off when placed in the medium with no guesswork as to whether it actually rooted. For me it makes no sense taking up of valuable grow space on plants that are not rooted/may not make it.

good luck

bt dt

wop, rooting can take a few days to weeks depending on strain, age and plant material. also, those first roots are super fin, so damn easy to rip off, you really shouldn pull them out dude

Ok I'll give them all the time they need but damn Im better off just germinating a whole bunch of seeds then lol

OhYesTheDopeMan said:

Ok I'll give them all the time they need but damn Im better off just germinating a whole bunch of seeds then lol

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If you have a method that ensures 100% females then sure start from seed.

green_nobody said:

wop, rooting can take a few days to weeks depending on strain, age and plant material. also, those first roots are super fin, so damn easy to rip off, you really shouldn pull them out dude

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lets say i transplanted a small plant and some of the roots snapped off err maybe most, the plant has survived for a day now, do you expect it to live? i felt really bad after doing it but had no choice as its previous pot was flooded and would not dry out.

Let them dry out and the roots will grow not to dry but they need to reach for the water. Sounds like there too wet to me.

Will also let them dry out