Clones wont root after diatomaceous earth treatment

zip213 said:

Clones were rooting fine until i covered the entire plant with DE to kill the thrips alot got in the coco also.. the stem starts to get thick like its about explode but no roots comes out after 2 weeks.. i think its cause i completly covered the plant or too much de got into the coco and is having negative effects.. i used the new growth which had no DE on it to make the cuts.. please help thanks

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DancesWithWeeds said:

I like to mix the DE in water and spray in on. I can't remember the mix but maybe 1 or 2 tablespoons to a gallon. As it drys it will look a little like white mildew. That might keep it out of your coco or at least minimize it.

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Herb & Suds said:

I would be interested in your temps more than the DE

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zip213 said:

The temps are 77-80 inside mother room and the cuts are under domes

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Herb & Suds said:

Well when I clone I use very little light for fastest rooting
I can’t see how DE could effect rooting
Oh and I assume you forgot your old account but if not welcome to RIU

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zip213 said:

Do you think the de that got into the coco is wat is messing with my clones?? U think a good flush without nutes for couple days will help it make rooting cuts again??

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