The height of humidity domes for clones

Treevly · Sep 20, 2019

It is my understanding that clones root better in humidity domes rather than without, but most domes are for seedlings, and are not tall enough for a 10" cutting, for example. Are their domes that tall for sale? If not I could perhaps make one.
Thanks for any advice.

troutman · Sep 20, 2019

Why make one? Maybe just purchase a large clear tote box and use it upside down. :tiphat:

CrossBones · Sep 20, 2019

7" dome are as tall as I've seen - https://mondiproducts.com/gardening/trays

Treevly · Sep 20, 2019

Tote box.......... Hmmmmmmmm...........

AgentPothead · Sep 20, 2019

I've used 1 and 2 liter soda bottles with the bottom cuts off, could maybe do 3 liter but I don't think those are actually taller, just wider.

EcoNepenthe · Sep 20, 2019

Here's a thought...1gal zip-lock bag, 16oz beer cup w/holes in bottom. presto..humidity enclosed environment. Works like a charm.
Success w/ya grow!!!
Cheers.

NeWcS · Sep 20, 2019

Treevly said:
It is my understanding that clones root better in humidity domes rather than without, but most domes are for seedlings, and are not tall enough for a 10" cutting, for example. Are their domes that tall for sale? If not I could perhaps make one.
Thanks for any advice.

You do know there are clone domes right? Domes to hold clones, not seeds. With much more head-room.
Am I missing something?

h.h. · Sep 20, 2019

Greenhouse buckets. Multi use.
http://www.greenhousebuckets.com/

RockinRobot · Sep 20, 2019

Treevly said:
It is my understanding that clones root better in humidity domes rather than without, but most domes are for seedlings, and are not tall enough for a 10" cutting, for example. Are their domes that tall for sale? If not I could perhaps make one.
Thanks for any advice.

Why 10 inch cuttings? Hell I move my clones into flower at that height. Don't think I ever took a clone taller than 4 inches tall.

Ringodoggie · Sep 20, 2019

I use 10" domes from my local store. I seldom, if ever, hit the top.

art.spliff · Sep 20, 2019

I think you're looking for these Mondi domes. Can use rockwool, coco coir plugs, or rapid rooter/root riot plug trays. I don't remember actually seeing or purchasing a cutting from an aero cloner, may work really well for some people or inhouse production but the trays with humidity domes are pretty much the standard it appears.

Ringodoggie · Sep 20, 2019

Those are exactly what I have/use. Very inexpensive.

Treevly · Sep 20, 2019

NeWcS said:
You do know there are clone domes right? Domes to hold clones, not seeds. With much more head-room.
Am I missing something?

Thanks. Yes, you're missing that I was not aware of the existence of such things, which is why I started this thread. I don't get out much. Are there particular popular brands?

capnCõno · Sep 21, 2019

They sell xl clone domes for 2x4 trays perfect for what ya looking for but they expensive like 100 each but made solid not the same plastic flimsy like the others... worth it if ya grow size dictates the savings ...

NeWcS · Sep 21, 2019

Treevly said:
I don't get out much.

lol, right

Treevly · Sep 21, 2019

Thanks for all those, it's all very useful info. I could do the home-made dome, made with 2 big pop bottles coupled together, I think. Then again, I told my buddy about the situation (of wanting to preserve a particular fine female) and the said ":Why not just take the goodies off the thing and take the plant indoors, chopped off to reasonable height?" Well, duh. Mind you, that would take more space, given the rootball, but still, it's a real option. I would prefer to start smaller. How long do you cut branches ro create clones? And since I'm getting all this free advice: can you keep plants alive in veg indefinitely, indoors? Whoa, thanks again.

St. Phatty · Sep 21, 2019

Baggies work fine too.

AgentPothead · Sep 21, 2019

To answer last question first, yes, you should be able to keep a genetic mother going indefinitely. There is a thread about bonsai mothers over thisway https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=31919 As for cloning, I personally have found if I take smaller clones like 4-6 inches they root best, but I've seen people take monster clones and it worked great for them. I think it really comes down to finding the best way for you to clone. I bounced around between a bunch of different styles before settling on DWC and rapid rooters. If you are gonna bring the entire plant indoors, be careful of any bugs coming in with the plant! To maintain a clean zone it might be safer to just root some cuttings.

NEED 4 SEED · Sep 22, 2019

RockinRobot said:
Why 10 inch cuttings? Hell I move my clones into flower at that height. Don't think I ever took a clone taller than 4 inches tall.

With some strains its impossible to take small cuttings. I have had a lot of occasions where the dome was too low especially when the cutting has extremely stretched internodes - and you want to cut under a node, don't you...

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