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I recommend this method for anyone taking just a few cuts who doesn't feel the need to spend $30+ on a rooting tray and plugs, etc.
First you need a healthy mom. In this case, White Fire.
Next, you need solo cups, both cleared and colored version. I use a slightly larger clear cup or cut the top of the solid-colored cup so that they fit together.
Fill the solid cup with a good organic soil mix; I used 1/3 B'cuzz coco and 2/3 Roots Organic in this case. Wet the soil with am EXTREMELY mild cloning solution, or non-chlorinated water.
Next, push a hole in the soil with a finger or something similar. I like to fill this hole with 1/4 tsp of Azos for faster results, but it's not necessary.
Take your cut carefully, slicing, not chopping. use a sharp blade instead of scissors. You do NOT want to bruise the stem. If using Azos, no rooting gel is required. I have had success with and without rooting gel/Azos, sometimes it takes a couple more days to get roots. Place at least one node under the soil, and one or two on top.
Then trim back the fan leaves a little so the "humidity dome" will fit over the cut.
Add your humidome, and in an hour or two you should see condensation on the top cup.
Tuck your cut to the side or among your vegging plants or mothers. The cloning process does require some light, but not much. In 7-10 days, you should have new growth, showing that roots have formed and the plant is on its merry way. If you use rooting gel or Azos, the time can be cut in half. If your moisture content as pretty good in the cup, you should also not have to re-water or spray the cuts. My recommendadtion is to not touch the clone or remove the dome until you have new growth.
Good luck! I hope you found this interesting and informative. And yes, that is a rosemary plant in this cabinet, as added prevention against spider mites.
Peace, Alt.
First you need a healthy mom. In this case, White Fire.
Next, you need solo cups, both cleared and colored version. I use a slightly larger clear cup or cut the top of the solid-colored cup so that they fit together.
Fill the solid cup with a good organic soil mix; I used 1/3 B'cuzz coco and 2/3 Roots Organic in this case. Wet the soil with am EXTREMELY mild cloning solution, or non-chlorinated water.
Next, push a hole in the soil with a finger or something similar. I like to fill this hole with 1/4 tsp of Azos for faster results, but it's not necessary.
Take your cut carefully, slicing, not chopping. use a sharp blade instead of scissors. You do NOT want to bruise the stem. If using Azos, no rooting gel is required. I have had success with and without rooting gel/Azos, sometimes it takes a couple more days to get roots. Place at least one node under the soil, and one or two on top.
Then trim back the fan leaves a little so the "humidity dome" will fit over the cut.
Add your humidome, and in an hour or two you should see condensation on the top cup.
Tuck your cut to the side or among your vegging plants or mothers. The cloning process does require some light, but not much. In 7-10 days, you should have new growth, showing that roots have formed and the plant is on its merry way. If you use rooting gel or Azos, the time can be cut in half. If your moisture content as pretty good in the cup, you should also not have to re-water or spray the cuts. My recommendadtion is to not touch the clone or remove the dome until you have new growth.
Good luck! I hope you found this interesting and informative. And yes, that is a rosemary plant in this cabinet, as added prevention against spider mites.
Peace, Alt.
