So I have a pretty good magazine article that I followed step by step for the first batch of clones I made...and I had great results (i think 44/50) made it...but it took more like 3-4 weeks instead of a week or two like an experienced person would have got. The one deviation I made from the directions were that I gave my mothers a healthy feeding the day before taking cuttings, knowing they'd be going awhile without food...even though the article said not to feed the mothers right before taking clones...can't remember the exact reason why but I think it said roots would come quicker...what are your thoughts and experiences? TIA.:cool0041:
the main thing to consider regarding the mum is its health , it wants to be in a good condition and not in stasis , if your mum has been shaded and not getting much light then the cuts you take will be slow to root ,
i have some moms under a 250 wt halide that is high up close to the ceiling , this stops the mums growing to fast , but when i want to take cuts i would put the mum under a 600wt light . the plant is in full steam mode and wants to grow , taking nice thick cuttings from these will make um root fast and vigurous ..
also the greener the mother plant the better , soft fresh tissue roots best , also when you cut of the cutting dont cut with a long angle , just a bit of a slant . this helps keep the stem from being to stressed and stops the tip of the bottom of the stem from rotting before rooting .
fish mix from
bio bizz is a good food for mums , and helps in the rooting process .
good luck mate