I started cloning like him, clear glass jar on a window sill with an air line in it, no stone, just blub,blub,blub. Threw a handful in, couple weeks later there were roots. That was my spring routine for a couple years. It's really not difficult, cleanliness is #1 when cutting/handling them and use really weak ec's.
dont plants uptake nutrient thru roots? isnt that where the it starts? they may uptake some water or color could maybe leach into the petals of a flower... i dont really know to busy to go investigate it i know that if there is any benifit to phing clone water its not going to have enough impact on final product where i can justify the the time and materials used are efficient...
Both non rooted clones and rooted plants uptake nutrients the same way. Transpiration through the leaves drops internal plant pressure, essentially creating a vacuum inside the plant, which in turn causes it to uptake fluids, either through the roots or the cut end of a clone. The roots are just better able to do it than a cut stem.
Still not going to notice in the end. If u sdd nutes sure ph always but if no nutes no need.
I get close to 100% with a heat pad, dome, and rapid rooters. It's not a bad system; just takes a little practice.
howlong do you usually take to root? would you mind explaining your process? its weird because some people foliar feed, some don't. some use a dome, some don't
any difference on the 24/7 vs timer for the aero flo?
Roots usually start protruding after 1 week & they are ready for transplanting after about 12 days.
Thanks man. so that thin layer of water isn't supposed to touch the rooter, right? no foliar feeding? and i assume you don't need to rewet the plug after the initial soaking because it won't dry out because the humidity caused by the thin layer of water in the tray, right?
Yep, no water touching the plugs. Rapid rooters are basically sponges made of peat and should NEVER be dripping wet.
Thanks dude, another guy told me he basically does the same as you but he doesn't spray the leaves and he says to make sure the plugs don't feel cold to the touch and instead of re wetting the plug how you do it he re wets the plugs buy putting a layer of water like 1/3 way up the plug and let it wick but I'm afraid the plug would be too wet from doing that and I'm also afraid of uneven watering if I'm using a spray bottle, you just spray the top of the plug a few times? do you think the whole keeping humidity above 90% the first few days is a myth as well? sorry for all the questions man lol
Really I think it did better 24 7 but I cant be sure, less parts tho.
I have saw roots in 3 days on aero cloner. Seriously one clone out of 48 and I haven't saw it again that fast. 5 to 7 on bubbles and I leave on cloner for 2 weeks. I find a 5 or so inch branch cut with lil scissors and scrape the last inch of the skin put on the bubbles and check in 5...
Really the start with clean stuff is over rated. Of course clean as in not covered in dirt but I wouldnt go overboard.
Keep humidity dripping off the walls of dome. I am in hydro so I don't care much for any plugs. Besides they cost a lot
you use a dome in the bubble cloner? i want to use one a bubble cloner but the roots won't really be shaped right for what I'm trying to do, i kind of need them to be in a plug. you can't use a plug in a bubble cloner in any way right?
no you just hang the stem in the bubbles. they get strong quick, i have used a type of dome one time and it didnt go any faster
Prob better to not use the dome anyway so they don't get used to it
so do you have the stem in the water or just above it using the spray from popping bubbles?
see it for what it is ...cambium engineering, or teasing out the rootlets from under the bark ..easy and natural like
I haven't done it for months but the gear is ready, latley when needing a clone I go 'air layer' its quicker and even more fun
...use kitchen foil, done in 7 days ...good luck
to my blog: on my bubble cloner
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