Are my clones dying?

[BlueBudz]

Are these clone attempts dying? The one small one I stuck in the side of a seeding cube seems to be the only one holding its colour. The other three are in a very light nutrient solution recommend for seedlings and cuttings by the manufacturer(DNF) These cuttings are not important but the practice of cloning is! I’m trying to learn so when start with quality strains I can be successful. Help, tips, suggestions, criticism all welcome you won’t offend me as this is all just a learning experience for me!

 

[BlueBudz]

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[Canyon Grower]

Its not unusual for my clones to look pretty sick for weeks, or even months after I start them. Being trimmed from your mom and stuck in the ground without any feet (roots) is pretty stressful. I usually lose some outright so I start more than I will really need. Actually, yours don't look as bad as mine. No reason to worry yet !

 

[BlueBudz]

Well that’s good to hear! Thanks canyon. All 4 cuttings were dipped in gel then powder immediately after they were taken. It’s been about 8 days(nov 27). When will I know if they take? Should I see any roots yet?

 

[Canyon Grower]

I took mine about a month ago and they are just now taking root. So it can take a while. The pros(not me) can get them to set up and running faster. I take clones of indoor grows this time of year and put them under a lamp with one cfl bulb. By spring they are pretty healthy plants that are ready to put outdoors. Its a great way to extend your buck. So, to answer your ?. I would give them a couple months. If they are still alive then, you know they are doing well. Good luck !!!

 

[UrbZ]

Another helpful hint is to cut your large fan leaves and only leave like 1/2 . The leaves absorb to much light and make the plant grow up instead of growing roots. This will also help you know when theve rooted. You will easily be able to tell new growth from the old cut growth. They look good to me though. Cloning is def a learning process.

 

[BlueBudz]

Thanks guys! I just looked at them again and the one I stuck in the cube is actually rooted now! Visible roots in 8 days

 

[Canyon Grower]

Excellent observation and advice Urbz.

 

[Canyon Grower]

You are rockin it !

 

[BlueBudz]

Thanks canyon I decided after seeing this to remove the other three from water and put them into cubes as well

 

[BlueBudz]

These are new ones since I started this post but I think I’m getting the hang of it! Do roots normally look furry like that?

 

[RosettaStoned]

Yes, that is normal. Not sure how you do it but I cut my clone about a 1/2 inch below a node, clip off the leaf stem and stalk down to my main stalk. Then dip the in the gel a little above that spot. The extra raw spot makes for faster cloning in my short lived experience. Other than that though, I follow the gwe directions. I've only lost 2 out of the 35 I've taken so far

 

[BlueBudz]

That’s good % well done.