Shoresgarden
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So I'm just looking for some input from you guys on why my clones take so long to root or don't root.
My process and items used are :
I sterilize everything I use even if it's new( blades, domes, trays, gloves, even the table I work on.)
I use clonex gel and solution. I use grodan rock wool cubes the individual wrapped ones not that break apart ones.
I'll put 30ml of clonex solution in 1gallon of R/O water and ph it to 5.5-5.6, soak my cubes for about 15-20 minutes and shake/squeeze out most excess moisture, the cubes are still wet to the touch though. .
I'll take my clones from mainly tops, I try to only leave a node or two total on the stem. 45 degree cut dipped in the gel prior to putting in the cube. I also put a drop of the gel on the cube where I'll be placing the clone.
Sometimes I'll use a heat mat if the dome isn't getting humid enough. And for the first 4 days I'll mist them with water.
The tips of the leaves will get clipped as well.
Now they'll have gone as long as 2 weeks without the cubes drying and roots developing, there is no discoloration in any leafs. Just a time of stagnant being for them.
My room is 80-82 degrees, 50% humidity Forgot to add that.
I'll even go as far as taking the dome off after day 5 to try and let the cubes dry up a bit.
If you see anything wrong with my methods please mention it and I'll tweak it. Thanks for the time!
My process and items used are :
I sterilize everything I use even if it's new( blades, domes, trays, gloves, even the table I work on.)
I use clonex gel and solution. I use grodan rock wool cubes the individual wrapped ones not that break apart ones.
I'll put 30ml of clonex solution in 1gallon of R/O water and ph it to 5.5-5.6, soak my cubes for about 15-20 minutes and shake/squeeze out most excess moisture, the cubes are still wet to the touch though. .
I'll take my clones from mainly tops, I try to only leave a node or two total on the stem. 45 degree cut dipped in the gel prior to putting in the cube. I also put a drop of the gel on the cube where I'll be placing the clone.
Sometimes I'll use a heat mat if the dome isn't getting humid enough. And for the first 4 days I'll mist them with water.
The tips of the leaves will get clipped as well.
Now they'll have gone as long as 2 weeks without the cubes drying and roots developing, there is no discoloration in any leafs. Just a time of stagnant being for them.
My room is 80-82 degrees, 50% humidity Forgot to add that.
I'll even go as far as taking the dome off after day 5 to try and let the cubes dry up a bit.
If you see anything wrong with my methods please mention it and I'll tweak it. Thanks for the time!
