Simple Cloning Question

skippy pb

skippy pb

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I did some reading in the grow F.A.G. about cloning with the water/cup method thing. And I was wondering were to make the cut, if I should cut off that whole branch and do it?
 

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Dirtyboy

Dirtyboy

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Cut off the lowest branch on the plant. Ya want to cut off a few because ya may fail before ya get it down. If ya are low on females ya could practice on males first. Just make sure ya have atleast 1 node under the medium.
 
Dirtyboy

Dirtyboy

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Yes........ Ya need branches to grow there and then those branches ya cut for clones. Bend the top of the plant down then they will branch.
 
Dirtyboy

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Dude its ok not to know something that ya havent learned yet. I dont know shit about something i have not learned yet. When i learn it i will know. Do ya follow me. Its ok.
Anybody give ya shit and say "you dont know that" Say no... I have not learned it yet. I know it now.
 
skippy pb

skippy pb

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Dirtyboy said:
Dude its ok not to know something that ya havent learned yet. I dont know shit about something i have not learned yet. When i learn it i will know. Do ya follow me. Its ok.
Anybody give ya shit and say "you dont know that" Say no... I have not learned it yet. I know it now.
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Yea I feel ya man, thanks yo thats some cool shit to say.
 
skippy pb

skippy pb

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So i should literally bend the entire plant? And when its time to clone, cause the plant hasn't flowered yet, but you do it after it flowers right?
 
Dirtyboy

Dirtyboy

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Take the very top of the plant and bend it half way down and fasten with a bread twister. It will grow branches at the nodes. Ya want to take clones before ya flower.

I would just grow your plants get some weed and learn whats up and then try cloneing on the next grow. Stick with the easy shit first. Ya cant do it all on your first grow. bro
 
skippy pb

skippy pb

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Dirtyboy said:
Take the very top of the plant and bend it half way down and fasten with a bread twister. It will grow branches at the nodes. Ya want to take clones before ya flower.

I would just grow your plants get some weed and learn whats up and then try cloneing on the next grow. Stick with the easy shit first. Ya cant do it all on your first grow. bro
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Thats true but I just wanna make sure I can get a female first. Cause with my luck if i get a female itll be like the only one i have haha
 
OB Cron Kenobi

OB Cron Kenobi

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I am relatively new to growing, and have yet to clone, planning on it- but I have done extensive research on this site and others, my understanding is that you cut the whole branch above the 2nd or third node... So you have to wait until your plant is tall enough/has enough shoots to do it- or it will stress it. You cut the whole limb, and then you can remove the off shoots of that limb if you prefer- leaving only a couple of leafs on it- this concentrates the energy on forming roots- rather than growing leaves. You can also cut half the leaves off- so they dont come to a point- cut them like half way- it will look like a goofy octagon leaf- this will keep the water from being wasted by going to the tips of the plants.

Clones are demanding though. They need between 95% and 100% humidity- they must be constantly sprayed down in their ventilated dome- because they dont have roots, they dont take water through the soil.

One tip and trick about cutting is, cut at a 45% angle- increases surface area for the rooting hormone to stimulate root growth, and also cut notches into the stem where it will be placed in dirt- these notches will increase surface area as well-. Also the grow medium- be it hydro or soil, needs to be warmer than the air to encourage the roots to spread into the soil or medium. This warming of the grow medium can be accomplished by simply putting a heated blanket under the soil or pots. Another way is to build a separate box with light bulb inside to heat the bottom of the plants- but i have heard good things bout the electric blanket.

Best of luck- hope my newb to newb advice helps.
 
Dirtyboy

Dirtyboy

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OB Cron Kenobi said:
I am relatively new to growing, and have yet to clone, planning on it- but I have done extensive research on this site and others, my understanding is that you cut the whole branch above the 2nd or third node... So you have to wait until your plant is tall enough/has enough shoots to do it- or it will stress it. You cut the whole limb, and then you can remove the off shoots of that limb if you prefer- leaving only a couple of leafs on it- this concentrates the energy on forming roots- rather than growing leaves. You can also cut half the leaves off- so they dont come to a point- cut them like half way- it will look like a goofy octagon leaf- this will keep the water from being wasted by going to the tips of the plants.

Clones are demanding though. They need between 95% and 100% humidity- they must be constantly sprayed down in their ventilated dome- because they dont have roots, they dont take water through the soil.

One tip and trick about cutting is, cut at a 45% angle- increases surface area for the rooting hormone to stimulate root growth, and also cut notches into the stem where it will be placed in dirt- these notches will increase surface area as well-. Also the grow medium- be it hydro or soil, needs to be warmer than the air to encourage the roots to spread into the soil or medium. This warming of the grow medium can be accomplished by simply putting a heated blanket under the soil or pots. Another way is to build a separate box with light bulb inside to heat the bottom of the plants- but i have heard good things bout the electric blanket.

Best of luck- hope my newb to newb advice helps.
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You study well grass-hopper. You maybe ready to snatch a seed out of my hand real soon.
 
OB Cron Kenobi

OB Cron Kenobi

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Thank You very much, you have no idea how big a compliment that is... I am becoming fascinated with this world, this science, of growing. I cannot remember another hobby that has introduced me to such growth in knowledge in such a short timespan. I compare it to learning to read Shakespeare, started having to read the lines multiple times and still being confused, to learning the refined masterpieces and memorizing their beauty. Truly deep stuff, and fascinating to feel both my plants and my mind growing at such a rapid rate!
I inspire to be a true

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