When cloning in simple water and nothing else are there any useful additions?

Hi ILGM!

We got a beautiful hand made mini vase recently and of course, I stuck some scrap cuttings in it because I’ve always got too many, and just kept it in my workspace window ledge.

They ALL rooted with zero additions to my pH’d water. No hormones or gels or powders.

Obviously though, they got scraggly along the way


But it absolutely worked and I’m assuming these are ready for transplant any time

But obviously I want to know more… that’s why we post here, right

So, Any tips to keep them in even better condition than this or happier I should say?

Anything I could be adding to the water? I have all the popular amendments and additives

Anything worth foliaring? Or feeding?

Do YOU have a strategy for simple water cloning your cuts?

I want to hear about it! :heart::heart:

I only post on this forum and one other (ICMAG) but but there are helpful posters on both so I am keen to see the replies

A big thanks as always, thank you ILGM community!

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Sea kelp extract can be a fantastic addition when cloning cannabis clippings. Here are some benefits and tips for using it:

  1. Root Development: Sea kelp contains naturally occurring auxins, such as Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA), which stimulate root growth1. This can help your cuttings develop strong and healthy roots more quickly.
  2. Nutrient Boost: Kelp is rich in essential nutrients, including over 60 trace elements like iron, manganese, and zinc2. These nutrients support overall plant health and vigor.
  3. Stress Reduction: The B-vitamins in kelp can help reduce stress in young cuttings, lowering the risk of transplant shock and increasing survival rates3.
  4. Improved Water Retention: When used as a foliar spray or added to the growing medium, kelp can help retain moisture, ensuring that your cuttings stay hydrated

To use sea kelp extract, you can soak the severed end of the cutting in a kelp and water solution before planting. Additionally, you can mix kelp extract into your nutrient solution or use it as a foliar spray to provide ongoing benefits.

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I picked up a bottle of ‘Rootone’ and I dip the cut stem in it before putting in water.

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Thank you for the reply and information!

I can absolutely experiment with that!

I have this stuff on hand already as I use it at various times

Stella Maris Liquid Kelp | Black Swallow Living Soils, Brantford ON (blackswallowsoil.com)

It’s a black kelp extract highly recommended by the guys at Black Swallow Living Soil where I buy my media & amendments from – I have no doubt it should be the good stuff

Is there any concern with leaving it in the water for however long it takes to root? Or does it go funky after a few days and should keep changing it out?

Much appreciated LateNightGardener!

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I will have to look this up! I haven’t heard of it

I figured there would be some great replies and you guys didn’t disappoint, thank you for taking the time!

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I use a cloning system with a bubbler. Yes, I’d say you should be adding oxygen and change out every two weeks. But you should have roots within a few weeks.
Then I go to DWC with my clones.

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Ahh yes, That was the first device I used and learned on, still have it in my basement, one of these:

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This was not my cup of tea, I’m much happier to keep it tucked away and unplugged but if I ever have something I can’t get to root I may have to try it again!

If I had a bigger grow though that needed tons of cuts at a time maybe it becomes infinitely more useful ! Or if I wasn’t growing in soil!

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Ok, you are going Kratky method. I’ve got a Crepe Myrtle that propped up in my yard. I’ve had it on the kitchen counter for the past few years. Thought it would die but I’ve been changing the water every week or so. I’ll plant it one of these days. I call my Crazy Diamond.


I just give some Epsom Salt every now and again.

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Ha! Interesting! I’ve never heard of this term before!

I am going to have to look into that!

Also interesting about the Epsom salts, pretty cool, I wouldn’t have thought of that

Thanks again!

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Yes, learned to clone in water (Michelob brown bottle).
Water or dirt becomes the new home for my scrap cuttings.
Some clone, some die.


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Love it! Another one! Very cool… Do you find a fair bit of them die? What happens, after you move them from water bottle into dirt some of them just wilt and don’t recover? I figured after moving into dirt they’d most likely wilt unless maybe misted often for the first little while, or possibly domed with a sprayed ziploc bag… But just guessing so far

Thanks for posting! I like how you stick a bunch in one tote too, nice idea

Roots are helpful for survival.
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If they have roots, I transfer to dirt gently.
They usually will grow from that point.

Water or dirt? What is your process for the dirt?

Same, just no water.

2024
Just cut, dipped (rooting cpd, if used) and just stuck into dirt.

2023


Domes utilized, sometimes.


Still learning.


Lilac Bush cloning

Under the rock (holding in place) the big gulp cup is a just stuck into dirt clone. 7-2-2024
Last night I dug her up and relocated her.

Stoner-Cloner, I am.

Today’s activity 8-17-2024
Burn one.
Become David scissors in hands.
Clone something.
Clone clump in water.
One in dirt with dome (sourced ILGM MW-11/2023).
One in dirt (another 11/2023 ILGM-MW from harvested-re-veged, growing outdoors currently.


Clump is four cut last week, “shortened today” and fresh 6.0 water.
Dome and un-dome single are ILGM MW’s seed sourced from 11/2023 planted, 5/24 harvested, and currently re-veged outdoors.
Known genetics most unusual for me.
I lose labels.
.
Just trying different methods.

Thanks for sharing. I might give it a try.

Clear solo cup holes in bottom and sides split


Red Solo cups used to support (hold) the clear solo cups.
Easy viewing and easy transplantable.

Soil is moist.
Cuttings taken and stuck in dirt or water, today.
Change water every few days, if remembered.
Good success to you. It will work, sometimes.