Cloning Basics, SweetSue’s Way
This is my adaptation of Lembatoast’s cloning method. The chief difference is I use aloe and he uses Clonex. We have similar success rates.
You’ll need:
* plant to take cutting from
* aloe vera filet and a knife to trim and harvest the gel (cut the tip off the filet and set aside)
* immersion blender
* Rapid Rooter plug and a weighted cup to put it in (I use pebbles)
* plastic produce bag and twist tie
* saucer to hold the cup and bag
* trimmer
* razor blade to scrape the stem
* rooting hormone
A special note: When you cut the aloe it oozes. I let mine drip into the sink, but a paper towel will soak this up too. Let it finish dripping before you start slicing into it.
You’re growing roots, not leaves or branches. The cutting needs light, but not very much at all. If you keep them in your tent make their placement as far from the light as possible.
Open the bags every three days. Add more water as needed. I keep the water at least an inch deep on the plug itself.
It typically takes about two weeks for roots to grow.
This is my adaptation of Lembatoast’s cloning method. The chief difference is I use aloe and he uses Clonex. We have similar success rates.
You’ll need:
* plant to take cutting from
* aloe vera filet and a knife to trim and harvest the gel (cut the tip off the filet and set aside)
* immersion blender
* Rapid Rooter plug and a weighted cup to put it in (I use pebbles)
* plastic produce bag and twist tie
* saucer to hold the cup and bag
* trimmer
* razor blade to scrape the stem
* rooting hormone
A special note: When you cut the aloe it oozes. I let mine drip into the sink, but a paper towel will soak this up too. Let it finish dripping before you start slicing into it.
You’re growing roots, not leaves or branches. The cutting needs light, but not very much at all. If you keep them in your tent make their placement as far from the light as possible.
Open the bags every three days. Add more water as needed. I keep the water at least an inch deep on the plug itself.
It typically takes about two weeks for roots to grow.
