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puffmadizm · 04-15-2009, 03:00 AM

water cloning is the only way i have ever cloned..but if you wanna increase the speed,make a small rubbermaid with a top bubble cloner..holes in the top..little air wand in the bottom,even if you only turn the bubbles on for a few hours a day..while you sleep mabye? you will have roots a few days faster,i use the smallest wand and pump i could find at petsmart, i cut holes in the lid and just put the cuttings in..right into the water,no sponge or anything else

packn2puff · 04-15-2009, 06:13 PM

I think it's been a couple years since I returned to this thread..originally started by Caprisioso (might of spelled that wrong)
Anyway the info is still good..no wonder the thread is still going..I've done clones this way and that way..got one going with just an 1/8"(4mm) of stem..
hormone..no hormone..
To tell you the truth I've had great success with each method..water clones are very easy..just need to be patient..
now here comes the key to success with all clone methods..

Use Weak Light!

This is the single most important thing to clone success..I think Cap spoke of this at the beginning of this thread..
Too much light and the clone will attempt to grow..well you cut her nutrient pipeline off..where is the food gonna come from?..
She'll eat herself in an attempt to produce new growth..she'll be too far gone before roots get there to save the day..
I made that mistake and my 1st attempt brought failure..

Then I did it the right way..used a coffee cup to keep the roots dark..and a bubbler just cause I had a air available..yogurt lid with alum tape..
Here's some pics of that clone..notice how I didn't cut the leaves and they stayed lush..

Same clone..ready to chop..GDS BubbleDust

Desiderata · 04-15-2009, 07:49 PM

Hey Governor, great tips!

Yes, the very low light level made all the difference. The leaves stay green the whole time. I need to incorporate the bubbler and 'no light' to the roots too. Thanks for chiming in....damn good photos!

Your brother in Arms!........desi!

04-29-2009, 06:40 AM

I didn't read many replies in this thread but here's an idea to speed root development. Use a rooting hormone such as Vita Grow (best one imo) and mix a small amount in with the water. You'd have to experiment with different amounts to get it right but it might help speed up root development once you find the right amount to mix.

gladysvjubb · 05-06-2009, 04:28 PM

Even though this thread is 3 years old it still is quite useful. I'm on my 3rd day of taking cuttings and they are still turgid and going strong. Nice way to do it! Thanks Cap!!!

gladysvjubb · 05-22-2009, 04:04 PM

6 planted and thriving. A seedling heating mat really helped to bring them on. The fastest so far is 12 days to 1/2" roots at which point I transplant. I used distilled water. I am thrilled because this is a Strawberry Diesel X New York City Diesel mom that I cloned in flowering and rooted in a Dairy Queen Hot Fudge Sundae dome on my window sill in Feb. Great thread!

Justa6655321 · 06-02-2009, 04:30 PM

Great simple thread.

Cappy · 07-10-2009, 09:50 PM

Wow, four years and still going strong.

That is kick ass.

I'm back, for anyone who has questions about this technique...

mixedwell · 07-13-2009, 03:09 AM

damn this is soo juicy im gonna stat cloning right away!

...ookay i mean right after this blunt

thanks for the heads up guys.

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Crush · 12-16-2009, 10:03 PM

I'm getting some clones and need to know how much low light is enough.

Almost no light? Like candle light in a dark room?

04-15-2009, 03:00 AM	#141
puffmadizm Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 32	water cloning is the only way i have ever cloned..but if you wanna increase the speed,make a small rubbermaid with a top bubble cloner..holes in the top..little air wand in the bottom,even if you only turn the bubbles on for a few hours a day..while you sleep mabye? you will have roots a few days faster,i use the smallest wand and pump i could find at petsmart, i cut holes in the lid and just put the cuttings in..right into the water,no sponge or anything else
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04-15-2009, 06:13 PM	#142
packn2puff IC Official Assistant to the Insistent Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atop the Great Divide Posts: 1,675	I think it's been a couple years since I returned to this thread..originally started by Caprisioso (might of spelled that wrong) Anyway the info is still good..no wonder the thread is still going..I've done clones this way and that way..got one going with just an 1/8"(4mm) of stem.. hormone..no hormone.. To tell you the truth I've had great success with each method..water clones are very easy..just need to be patient.. now here comes the key to success with all clone methods.. Use Weak Light! This is the single most important thing to clone success..I think Cap spoke of this at the beginning of this thread.. Too much light and the clone will attempt to grow..well you cut her nutrient pipeline off..where is the food gonna come from?.. She'll eat herself in an attempt to produce new growth..she'll be too far gone before roots get there to save the day.. I made that mistake and my 1st attempt brought failure.. Then I did it the right way..used a coffee cup to keep the roots dark..and a bubbler just cause I had a air available..yogurt lid with alum tape.. Here's some pics of that clone..notice how I didn't cut the leaves and they stayed lush.. Same clone..ready to chop..GDS BubbleDust __________________ " Want some whiskey in your water, Sugar in your tea...What's all these crazy questions you asking me...This is the craziest party that could ever be..Don't turn on the lights cause I don't want to see..Open up the window, Let some air into this room..Think I'm almost choking from the smell of stale perfume..And that cigarette your smoking bout scare me half to death..Open up the window sucker, let me catch my breath.." *I'm Governor packn2puff and I approve this message* *Newest!!* *BubbleDust Picfest*
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04-15-2009, 07:49 PM	#143
Desiderata Bodhisattva of the Earth Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Cosmos Posts: 1,710	Hey Governor, great tips! Yes, the very low light level made all the difference. The leaves stay green the whole time. I need to incorporate the bubbler and 'no light' to the roots too. Thanks for chiming in....damn good photos! Your brother in Arms!........desi! __________________ __________________ “Being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect. It means you have decided to see beyond the imperfections. "....TooFat.... "We need courage to become happy, to triumph over life’s trials, to help others, and to take action for peace and justice..." _________________ R.I.P Elemental
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04-29-2009, 06:40 AM	#144
TroubleGuy Guest Posts: n/a	I didn't read many replies in this thread but here's an idea to speed root development. Use a rooting hormone such as Vita Grow (best one imo) and mix a small amount in with the water. You'd have to experiment with different amounts to get it right but it might help speed up root development once you find the right amount to mix.
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05-06-2009, 04:28 PM	#145
gladysvjubb Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 469	Even though this thread is 3 years old it still is quite useful. I'm on my 3rd day of taking cuttings and they are still turgid and going strong. Nice way to do it! Thanks Cap!!! __________________ And remember kids, always use Grandma's Molasses at 1 teaspoon per gallon for your last few waterings, you'll be glad you did......check on ebay for Grandma's, I found a couple there. https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.p...light=molasses Home distilled water: Check on ebay for countertop distillers. Insects got you down? Try HOTSHOT No Pest Strips (NPS). Say goodbye to spider mites, etc. $20 Hash Press https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=47524 Fully contained self watering planters: https://www.naturalspring.com/natsprinplan.html How to transplant stress free: https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.p...94#post1500194 Need durable Plant Markers? Cut an old venetian blind to your size and label with a Sharpie! Overgrow the world ***ANYBODY for President *** The only WOODSTOCK I saw was the WOODSTOCK of my M-14 rifle.
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05-22-2009, 04:04 PM	#146
gladysvjubb Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 469	6 planted and thriving. A seedling heating mat really helped to bring them on. The fastest so far is 12 days to 1/2" roots at which point I transplant. I used distilled water. I am thrilled because this is a Strawberry Diesel X New York City Diesel mom that I cloned in flowering and rooted in a Dairy Queen Hot Fudge Sundae dome on my window sill in Feb. Great thread! __________________ And remember kids, always use Grandma's Molasses at 1 teaspoon per gallon for your last few waterings, you'll be glad you did......check on ebay for Grandma's, I found a couple there. https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.p...light=molasses Home distilled water: Check on ebay for countertop distillers. Insects got you down? Try HOTSHOT No Pest Strips (NPS). Say goodbye to spider mites, etc. $20 Hash Press https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=47524 Fully contained self watering planters: https://www.naturalspring.com/natsprinplan.html How to transplant stress free: https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.p...94#post1500194 Need durable Plant Markers? Cut an old venetian blind to your size and label with a Sharpie! Overgrow the world ***ANYBODY for President *** The only WOODSTOCK I saw was the WOODSTOCK of my M-14 rifle.
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06-02-2009, 04:30 PM	#147
Justa6655321 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,491	Great simple thread. __________________ Lang Leve de Koningin DG Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering.
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07-10-2009, 09:50 PM	#148
Cappy Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 203	Wow, four years and still going strong. That is kick ass. I'm back, for anyone who has questions about this technique...
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07-13-2009, 03:09 AM	#149
mixedwell Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 59	damn this is soo juicy im gonna stat cloning right away! ...ookay i mean right after this blunt thanks for the heads up guys. -
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12-16-2009, 10:03 PM	#150
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