How to Clone Your Pot Plant

Cannabis cloning is a popular technique among growers who want to replicate their favorite plant's genetics. By taking a cutting from a mature plant, you can create a genetically identical copy that will produce buds with similar characteristics. Here's how to clone your pot plant in a few easy steps.

Step 1: Choose the Right Mother Plant

The first step to cloning your pot plant is to select a mother plant with desirable traits, such as high potency or yield. The mother plant should be at least two months old and in the vegetative stage. Avoid using plants that show any signs of disease or stress as these issues may be passed on to the clones.

Step 2: Gather the Necessary Tools

Before you start cloning, you'll need a few tools. Here's what you'll need:

Small scissors or a sharp razor blade

Rooting hormone gel or powder

Grow cubes or rockwool cubes

Plastic cups or small pots

Humidity dome or plastic wrap

Spray bottle with water

Step 3: Take the Cuttings

Using your scissors or blade, take cuttings from your mother plant's vegetative growth. Cuttings should be 6-8 inches long and include at least 2-3 nodes. Make sure to cut the stem at a 45-degree angle to increase the surface area for rooting. Remove the lower leaves from the cutting to reduce transpiration.

Step 4: Apply Rooting Hormone

Dip the end of each cutting in rooting hormone gel or powder. This will increase the chances of rooting and speed up the process. Be sure to tap off any excess hormone before planting the cutting.

Step 5: Plant the Cuttings in Grow Cubes

Insert each cutting into a grow or rockwool cube. A small hole can be made for the cutting by using a pencil or skewer. Place the cubes in a tray or small pots filled with moistened growing medium. Make sure the cubes are snug in the medium to prevent them from falling over during rooting.

Step 6: Create a Humid Environment

Humidity is important in the early stages of rooting. Cover the tray or pots with a humidity dome or plastic wrap to create a humid environment. You can also mist the cuttings and cubes with a spray bottle to increase humidity.

Step 7: Provide Light and Warmth

Your cutting needs warmth and light to promote rooting. Place your tray or pots in a location with bright, indirect light and maintain a temperature between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. A heating mat can be used to provide bottom heat if necessary.

Step 8: Wait for Rooting

Rooting times can vary, but you should start seeing roots in 7-14 days. Once roots have formed, you can transplant your clones into larger pots or your grow medium of choice. Continue to provide proper light, warmth, and water to ensure healthy growth.

Congratulations, you have successfully cloned your pot plant! Repeat the process as often as you like to create a supply of new plants with desirable genetics.