the way i do my clones is(probably not the best way to do clones) i get my soil a little wet in a container. mix it good so moisture is even threw out the soil. cut my clone, take what im taking off of it. dip in water for 5-10 sec dip in rooting powder, then stick in cup ready with wet soil. push soil around clone, mist clone. put clear cup on for hum dome. leave in 18 hours of light, and do a air exchange 2 times a day. i blow air under the cup some times when puting it on to help raise co2 level a little. < not even sure if it helps or not lol