Not that it can't be done but there will likely be a lower success rate than with some other methods. why would you wash the perlite out for transfer? Not that it can't be done but there will likely be a lower success rate than with some other methods. You don't want the coco to be completely saturated. Things Needed for Crazy Composer’s Cloning Marijuana in Soil: 1. Perlite & vermiculite. i just took some clones, and for this round of clones i just put them in straight perlite.....i put the root hormone on the cutting and put them in little cups with nothing but perlite, then put them in our little humidity dome...is it straight to root them in that, it seems to me like it would work pretty well....anyone else do this?? *Sterilize all tools and container with alcohol before starting, Use any size container with lid, or plastic wrap to cover top, Rinse perlite in a stainless steel colander to remove dust, then pour into cloning container, Thoroughly soak perlite with 5.8pH water until it is floating, then drain off excess and leave 1/2" (1.25cm) water in the bottom, Make a hole about 1/4" (0.5cm) wide all the way to the bottom with a nail, Find a healthy bud, preferably one with several nodes below it, Cut approximately 2" (5cm) down from the bud top, Pull off all leaves except the pair right under the bud, Cut the tip off at a 45 degree angle under water with razorblade, then wet entire stem below the leaves, Gently put the cutting into hole and push in top of hole around cutting to hold it in place, Repeat process until all clones are planted, Cover container loosely so that it can breathe. What is perlite? After one week start checking for roots every few days by gently pulling out the cutting, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Getting the right cloning gel for the high quality hydroponic garden is the important factor in hydroponic growing. im trying a 50/50 mix of fine potting soil and perlite to see if i have better results. Fill with perlite a bit past the holes and drench/fill the res. The cuttings remain moist while at the same time the soil drains well. i have great success with geraniums and begonias with this mix so it should work for cannabis. Simply mix 50% perlite with 50% vermiculite, add enough water so it's moist, and fill your small containers. New roots can penetrate the lightweight structure of perlite with little effort. 2. Simply mix 50% perlite with 50% vermiculite, add enough water so it's moist, and fill your small containers. It also allows airflow beneath the cubes … You can literally take your cutting (making sure it was cut at a 45-degree angle), remove all the mature leaves, and stick the stalk in a cup of tap water. It's useful when cloning with peat pucks as damp perlite is often used to cover the pucks, keeping more moisture in and blocking light from where roots will be popping out. JavaScript is disabled. 3. fill the cups with the coco/perlite mixture. Place the clone in so the stem touches the perlite and then fill the top half with more perlite (around the stem) and give it another sprinkle to wet the perlite on the top. Discussion in 'Advanced Cultivation' started by HappyHappyHighGuy, Mar 21, 2009. Perlite is a volcanic glass that is heated until it expands or "pops," somewhat like a popcorn kernel, to make a small chunk of porous mineral. So I'm thinking to do half with the one an half with the other. Keep temperature around 78°F (26°C), Leave closed for 2 days, then start opening for an hour or so each day, Add water if needed, but it probably won't be necessary if you keep the lid on until roots, Roots in 1-2 weeks, ready to be transplanted to soil or hydro. Most heating pads do not maintain an exact temperature, so if it gets too hot you can add a reptile thermostat. Check out the keys to success when creating clones with cloning gel. Simply mix 50% perlite with 50% vermiculite, add enough water so it's moist, and fill your small containers. This can be done by lifting the lights farther from the plant canopy or by placing the donor plant in a low-lighted area. The plants to be cloned should be on a vegetative light cycle (18 to 24 hours of light) and should not be overfed. I've cloned in straight perlite in hempy cups. Vaporize! Placing cuttings and chosen medium inside of a propagator should produce the most success, as the … A rooting hormone powder or gel can speed root formation. WHAT IS PERLITE? Rainforest 242. There are better/easier options though. Place cuttings directly in water, or a waterlogged medium such as rock wool, peat, sphagnum, or perlite – we've had the best luck with placing directly into a cup of water. Add some water to the rooting medium, just enough to be able to clump the mixture together into a barely-there clump. They did seem to dry out quickly. The result is a healthier, stronger cannabis plant that can produce better yields. Uses of Perlite. ). For the rooting hormone, dissolved aspirin or a boiled willow bark will do. You are essentially allowing the plant a little rest and reducing the stress that can sometimes accompany rigorous growth under intense artificial lighting. Growers can take many clones of a single marijuana plant, and this is an easy way to get many plants that will grow the same way as the mother plant and produce buds with similar characteristics (smell, taste, potency, etc). It's useful when cloning with peat pucks as damp perlite is often used to cover the pucks, keeping more moisture in and blocking light from where roots will be popping out. It offers superior drainage at a low price and won’t break down. Perlite is truly a multipurpose additive to your plant media, providing lots of benefit with relatively few drawbacks. perlite-In horticulture it makes composts more open to air, while still having good water-retention properties; it makes a good medium for hydroponics Vermiculite- Blocking mixes Hydroponics Micro-propagation Potting mixes Rooting cuttings Seed … ... such as perlite. Very sharp blade or nice sharp scissors. Save your favorite plants to grow again! Is there a time that's better then the other to take the cuts from the plant? I used no humidity dome and a cheap fluorescent grow lamp. Rooting cannabis clones in perlite www.facebook.com/aquaponicsweed We tried eliminating the pucks and just using the damp perlite years ago but it didn't work out. Among the many perlite … If the perlite is bone dry out of the bag, you can slightly moisten it using the mist setting on your hose nozzle. Nicknamed “volcanic popcorn,” perlite is made by heating volcanic glass to super high temperatures until it expands and “pops” into the white, porous, lightweight rock that resembles little Styrofoam balls. Mr. HIGHway痴 Cloning Method In Rockwool; Snoofer's illustrated rockwool cloning technique; How do I clone using rockwool? A medium like vermiculite or perlite which is mixed with vermiculite. Like as the lights come on or more towards when they're gona go off? How do I clone in perlite & vermiculite? After less than a week the plants were putting out roots that grew all the way to the bottom of the 30 gal fish tank. Use any size container with lid, or plastic wrap to cover top Rinse perlite in a stainless steel colander to remove dust, then pour into cloning container Thoroughly soak perlite with 5.8pH water until it is floating, then drain off excess and leave 1/2" (1.25cm) water in the bottom Because of the cool mist nature of vapor that the. Rockwool. Cloning weed in water is possibly the simplest method of cloning there is. moisten with the nutrient solution and then i use a ball point pen to make a hole in the coco where the stem of the clone will be placed. How do I build my own aeroponic cloner with misters? i just did a run with perlite and was not very satisfied, only about 30% success. Remember that until your cuttings have developed some roots, soaking wet perlite will only cause them to rot. WANT THE BIGGEST HIT POSSIBLE?? How do I clone in a Rainforest 242? Perlite: Fill large bowl or bucket 1/3 full of grow medium. 100% success. Note wash/rinse any new perlite with PH 6.0 water to remove any dust residue before use when cloning. Perlite is a common soil amendment that helps stimulate marijuana growth. The cloning area should be meticulously clean and all tools and equipment should be sanitized using isopropanol alcohol. very nice triple hg i want to thank you ..i will give that a try..i am better now at cloning but where do you buy the perlite that is that large..the perlite i get is finer...i want the bigger size perlite... can you keep the brand new clones in darkness in the container or do you need some light and how much? The perlite can be slightly moist but no wetter. Whether you grow in containers on your patio, or are starting cuttings indoors under grow lights, you will find it to be a useful addition to your garden shed. Suspended the plants above the tank and roots grew like crazy. Perlite cloning update- I have had some issues here. Instead, you should use oasis cubes, rockwool, or something else that will give your stems the moisture they need. See what works best. Assuming you’re running pre-moistened bags of (with 25-30% perlite for improved drainage) in a solo cup about 3/4 full and add approximately a third of a cup of nutrient/rooting solution to this. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Keeping a consistent warm temperature is essential for successful cloning. Optionally, use Olivia's Cloning Solution or OT1's cloning solution (1 ml 30% H202, 5 ml Maxicrop to 1 liter of water) to moisten medium. Perlite alone doesn't work well for cloning. I did a ghetto aqua ponic set up tho... bought goldfish and a water pump. Cloning cannabis lets you make dozens of (practically free) identical cannabis plants quickly! So far the 2options I've got are the rock wool and cloning gel / or a coco/perlite(50/50) mix . It should look like a delicious crumbled cookie concoction. Without compressing too much, firm up the perlite lightly with your fingers. Keep the cutting in indirect light and you should see roots begin to develop in 2-3 weeks. With only the perlite and trays for water wicking the perlite works great to pull the water however, with the evaporation rate I have right now in the tent for the clone trays I am watering in the tray only … (Despite similarities in appearance, Styrofoam should never be used in gardens or as a substitute for perlite.). So, we talked about the pros of cloning, but there are a few cons as well which you should keep in mind before heading out on the path of cloning. The increase in drainage helps prevent overwatering and nutrient buildup, while increasing root penetration and oxygen availability. Note wash/rinse any new perlite with PH 6.0 water to remove any dust residue before use when cloning. Lid or clear membrane. 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