Hi Everyone.
I have a cloning problem that I cant seem to fix no matter what I do. I use root riot plugs in trays with a dome. After every setup I always throw my old tray away and get a new one to eliminate contamination. I use Clonex as my cloning compound always buy a new packet every time I clone. I dont have any water in the bottom of the tray because I know that the cubes get to moist and drown the developing roots. The cubes are moist but not overly moist. I have a 24 inch t5 flourscent about 10 inches away from the dome on a 20/4 cycle. I take the dome off twice a day for about 5 mins and mist the dome, not the clones, to help with humidity. The temperature is roughly 80-85 degrees during the day and 70-80 at night. I dont use a heat mat.
Now for the problem About a week after I put them in the cubes they will do two things. They will either start growing this black on the top the plant and will spread from there to the rest of the plant. Or the stems will go mush and fall over and die. I have tried to clone 3 times and everytime the same thing happens. I have had 45 clones and only 3 root. Each time I try new things to try to help the problem like open the vents control the temps. Im very lost and I really need some help. I would like to continue my hobby but Im getting so discouraged. Any help you can give me will be great and thank you in advance.
I have a cloning problem that I cant seem to fix no matter what I do. I use root riot plugs in trays with a dome. After every setup I always throw my old tray away and get a new one to eliminate contamination. I use Clonex as my cloning compound always buy a new packet every time I clone. I dont have any water in the bottom of the tray because I know that the cubes get to moist and drown the developing roots. The cubes are moist but not overly moist. I have a 24 inch t5 flourscent about 10 inches away from the dome on a 20/4 cycle. I take the dome off twice a day for about 5 mins and mist the dome, not the clones, to help with humidity. The temperature is roughly 80-85 degrees during the day and 70-80 at night. I dont use a heat mat.
Now for the problem About a week after I put them in the cubes they will do two things. They will either start growing this black on the top the plant and will spread from there to the rest of the plant. Or the stems will go mush and fall over and die. I have tried to clone 3 times and everytime the same thing happens. I have had 45 clones and only 3 root. Each time I try new things to try to help the problem like open the vents control the temps. Im very lost and I really need some help. I would like to continue my hobby but Im getting so discouraged. Any help you can give me will be great and thank you in advance.