{"id":13491,"date":"2022-09-05T17:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T00:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalgarden.co\/?p=13491"},"modified":"2022-09-06T16:19:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T23:19:14","slug":"the-fastest-way-to-root-clones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalgarden.co\/knowledge\/the-fastest-way-to-root-clones\/","title":{"rendered":"Grower’s Guide: How to Clone a Plant Quickly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We all love plants and happily devote our time and energy nurturing them. Undoubtedly, gardeners are always looking to increase the size of their gardens, whether it is for their beauty, nutrition, or commercial value. However, the cost of buying new plants can quickly add up. In addition, the initial investment of several dozen plants can be intimidating for some growers. Learning how to clone a plant can be the solution!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different species of plants have slightly different genetic makeups. Unfortunately, the traits of every plant in a bulk purchase are unlikely to match those of the single plant that made you fall in love with that strain. Horticulturists have been developing the process to clone plants for generations. And the sooner you learn how to clone plants, the sooner you can have vast quantities of your favorite plant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plant Cloning: What is it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A clone is a plant grown from a cutting from another plant. It is genetically identical to the original plant (commonly known as the parent plant or mother plant). Plant cloning is a common method used to produce a large number of plants with exactly the same characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing clone plants instead of growing from seeds has two advantages. The first is that a clone reaches maturity faster than one starting from seed. In addition to this, the other advantage is that you know exactly what you are getting — the same taste, size, hardiness, color, or any other attribute you love about your parent plant.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Healthy Plants are Essential for the Cloning Process<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Take plant cuttings from a healthy plant that displays the traits you seek. The plant should be mature enough to be robust but not so old that its growth has become woody. Check for pests<\/a> and diseases, as anything you bring to your cutting room could infest your clones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The type of plant you use; your method of taking a cutting; the environment you choose; the nutrients you feed your clone; and how you apply the nutrients all determine the success of your cloning process. Get all of these variables right, and you can claim the title of ‘Clone Master’!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Products Can Help You Clone Plants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When preparing to clone plants, you may need some useful materials, including plugs, a microbial blend to boost nutrients, and LED lights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RediRooter Aerating Plugs<\/a> by Jiffy are a great way to start your clones. These plugs are a substrate composed of peat, coir, and perlite. They have many micro air pockets that will help stimulate the growth of healthy roots. You can plant the seedlings or cuttings directly into the plug. You do not have to add any extra nutrients for the first seven days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All plants, including your clones, depend on their roots for nutrient and water uptake. Organitek Amplify Microbial Blend<\/a> is the perfect addition to get those roots growing strong. Healthy root systems = healthy plants! This blend contains a full spectrum of aerobic and anerobic microorganisms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only do LED Grow Lights<\/a> provide a source of energy for your plants, but also keep your growing environment consistent . When light is optimized, photosyntheis will occur. Keeping your clones in a stable environment is important for optimizing growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Clone a Plant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So you have decided to clone a plant, but what are the exact steps you need to take to be successful? Worry not, your guidance is below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Cutting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Successful plant cloning begins with a good cutting of mother plants. Begin your cut below a growing node. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the plant you are growing, you may have two or three intermediate nodes between the top and bottom. Strip all but the top set of leaves. Many growers go a step farther and clip the tips off of the remaining leaves. Monty Don, the host of BBC’s wildly popular BBC Gardeners’ World<\/em>, is a proponent of clipping the leaves. “The more leaves it has, the more moisture is lost.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Monty’s opinion is not universal. According to the International Plant Propagators Society<\/a> there are reasons NOT to cut the tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n