A fluorescent lighting system is more than enough for a cloning tray or aeroponic clone machine. There have been many debates over red versus blue light and how each affects rooting, but I have had equal success with all kinds of light spectrums. One thing is certain—a grower does not need intense light for successful cloning.
In fact, light energy that is too intense will hinder the process. Growers can get good results with an or hour lights-on period. I prefer a hour lights-on period because it makes maintaining a consistent temperature easier. Successful cloning is largely determined by environmental conditions. As they are not yet established plants, clones require environmental conditions that differ from the other plants in an indoor garden. To rectify this problem, many gardeners will create a specific room or area for clones where the environmental conditions can be kept in check.
All indoor garden plants thrive in consistent environmental conditions and no plant illustrates this better than a clone. A seedling heat mat may be the best tool to use to keep clones at a consistent temperature.
For ultimate control, a thermostat can be connected to the heat mat and the desired temperature can be selected by the user. Humidity is another environmental factor that affects clones. This high humidity is one of the factors that will stop the clone from completely wilting over because it is able to obtain some moisture from the surrounding air.
A propagation dome is a great way for growers to keep a microclimate around clones and maintain a high level of humidity and a consistent temperature. After the first few days, clones can slowly be acclimated to lower humidity. This can easily be done with many of the propagation domes, which include ventilation ports that can be opened or closed and are available through local hydroponics retailers.
By slightly cracking the ports more and more each day, a grower can slowly acclimate clones to the ambient humidity.
If using a make-shift dome or a dome without ventilation ports, the dome can simply be removed for increased periods of time each day until clones have become acclimated. A good starting point would be 10 to 15 minutes the first day and then increased by that amount each day after. Clones can be acclimated to lower temperatures as well, but it is usually best to do this after the first signs of rooting have appeared.
After seven to 10 days, clones usually begin to show roots. Once clones are rooted and acclimated to the ambient humidity and temperature, they can be treated as vegetative plants. Clones can be transplanted into the desired medium and fed a slightly diluted vegetative fertilizer. It is a good idea to acclimate freshly rooted.
A grower can raise the lights for a few days until the plants start to reach for it, and then incrementally lower the lights to the desired level. Scientist cutting plant tissue culture in petri dish. A more scientific approach to cloning that has recently made headway in the hobbyist market is tissue culture cloning. Tissue culture allows gardeners to make clones from plant cells or tissue. Tissue culture cloning allows the gardener to grow a plant in a petri dish from the tiniest slice of plant tissue.
The biggest advantage of this process is that any pathogens, diseases or pests infecting the donor plant will not be transferred to clones. Tissue culture also helps gardeners preserve rare and endangered species , or rescue embryos in distantly related cross-pollinated species. The biggest disadvantage of tissue culture cloning is that it is an involved process that requires special equipment.
For most hobbyists, standard cloning is a much more practical application. In the end, cloning is a simple way any gardener can replicate the best qualities found in their indoor garden. Once indoor gardeners master the art of cloning, they have acquired the ability to perpetually produce their favorite plants. This can open a whole new world of possibilities within their gardens and can certainly go a long way in maximizing their garden.
This is because harvest after harvest the gardener will have the ability to reproduce the plants with the best-tasting fruit that grow the fastest and produce the most prolific yields. Currently, he works as a writer, consultant and product tester for various indoor horticulture companies. Stay on top of new content from MaximumYield. Join our email newsletter and get the latest grow tips in your inbox every week.
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Thin and narrow stems typically mean the clone was taken from a weak or less viable branch. These cuttings may be more prone to disease or death and their root systems may take longer to develop. Be sure to inspect all areas of your clone for the presence of pests.
Large pests such as fungus gnats and spider mites can be spotted relatively easily. Check under each leaf and also check the soil medium, as some pests live there. Certain pests can also leave markers—spider mites leave spots and webbing, and other insects can leave trace bite marks. Many diseases can be difficult to detect in cuttings, but there are a few visual cues that can be seen early on. A lack of vigor is a major cue—check for limping leaves, irregular or mutated growth, and discoloration.
Powdery mildew PM is a very common disease found on clones, and mold spores can transfer to other plants. Keep an eye out for white powder on stems and leaves. If you see any suspicious residue on a clone, ask the grower about their in-house integrated pest management IPM and always err on the side of caution.
If some clones look OK at the shop and you decide to take them home, make sure to take a few last precautionary steps before introducing them to the rest of your garden. First, transplant your new weed clones into a more permanent container and medium. Often the grow medium used to house fresh cuttings at the shop will be different than what you use. Also, pests may be present in its medium when you bought it—transplanting your clone to a cleaner space will help mitigate any potential root damage.
Take this time to properly clean your clone with whatever IPM solution you deem fit. A popular method for cleaning new clones involves dipping them into a light solution of whatever safe and approved pesticide you choose. After your clones have been properly cleaned and transplanted into their new medium, make sure to keep them quarantined for a few days to a week.
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