Cutting the tips of fan leaves off clones to promote growth??

bwatte

bwatte

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It seems like my plants have not been getting any bigger for the past week. All I am using is 5.8 ph water and clonex solution. I am also using aeroponics with 1 min. on and 4 min. off. Will trimming the fan leaves promote more growth?? heres a pic
 

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dustyD

dustyD

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ive only attemped one grow but i followed to rule not to trim anything unless its blocking light from the buds, but thats just me
 
heywhatsthatsmell

heywhatsthatsmell

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from what ive heard the tips of the leaves have alot to do with transpiration. I think the leaves are cut to help stop water loss since the plant has no roots.

I could be completely be full of bs tho. Ive never cloned a thing. I just swear Ive read that somewhere
 
bwatte

bwatte

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heywhatsthatsmell said:
from what ive heard the tips of the leaves have alot to do with transpiration. I think the leaves are cut to help stop water loss since the plant has no roots.

I could be completely be full of bs tho. Ive never cloned a thing. I just swear Ive read that somewhere
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hmmmm, ok so in this case it would be beneficial for me to trim the leaves??
 
dirrtyd

dirrtyd

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Ditch the clonex I have 100 percent success just tap water works for me. Roots Generally in 7 to 10 days. I run a 1 on 4 off also and you establish the roots on the clones and the growth will come.
 
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Big Fatty

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Yes trim the leaves... the clones I used to get in oaksterdam were all trimmed. Yes it does help water loss. I trim all my clone's FAN leaves, about 50% on the big leaves and less on the smaller ones.
 
smallclosetgrowr

smallclosetgrowr

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im studying horticulture i can deffenately say trimming your leaves helps your plant from drying out as it has less surface area to transpire.
 
corners

corners

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bwatte said:
It seems like my plants have not been getting any bigger for the past week. All I am using is 5.8 ph water and clonex solution. I am also using aeroponics with 1 min. on and 4 min. off. Will trimming the fan leaves promote more growth?? heres a pic
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You cut the leaves in half to reduce the amount of area the clone needs to support. You dont need the whole leaf. I leave 2 whole leaves on clones, then usually cut the fingers on the leaves in half
 
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