How To Take Cuttings - 4 Minute Guide to Clones and Cloning 

Im just gonna make a Great clone army of plants for the republic.

This is by far the best quick and most thorough cloning video I have found yet.... I have always said, Rapid rooters, but I use locally sourced honey instead of gels, same domes, yep, fixing to cut a few hundred Jamaican Passion Flower Vines and maybe 25 Giant Passion Flower vines.... A+ video!

I have decided to go through this entire library , taking notes like a class. Comment on Getting Better Seedlings when I get there.

Bro, I like the TECHNICAL and SCIENTIFIC way u do yr stuff. Also, yr stuff r CLEAN and NEW. This lets me SEE very clearly what/how/where u r doing the critical things u r showing. Also, yr corny humour makes the topics interesting n sometimes cracks me up :) . GREAT STUFF U R DOING, MY FRIEND !!!

For most flowers, you can take the cuttings, put them in glasses of water (indoors) and they'll sprout roots within a couple of weeks.

This seems really expensive. :) Most plants don't need this kind of care when cloning. I clone almost all my plants, and I just stick them in soil or water. I clone _Buxus sempervirens_ (common box) quite often, and I just remove a small branch and stick it in soil and have a success rate of around 60%, which is fine as the mother plant grows quite vigorously, and there is no shortage of branches to clone. :) But yeah, some plants are difficult to handle! If the plants I clone are rare, I'm more careful as mistakes aren't really an option. :/

Normally I just stick alot of cuttings in to a large pot and leave it outside, works 60% of the time. Queen Elizabeth rose and fuschia mostly. It's wet here so they never really dry out.

I used a rusty fish knife ,a piece of black styrofoam, a fish tank bubbler and air stone ,tap water , two weeks later I had roots... 4 months later I was chiefing the queen sheba

So chill and easy to watch... miss this :-)

I typically use individual clear cups with a sandwich bag covering and clone directly in coco peat mix soil.

okay first of all i have been growing plant cuttings for years since i started working in propagation.it takes years to really know what your talking about.i really work fast to get the most out of my production plant skills.i know basically what plants to take cuttings from what plant and i know what season is best to take a certain plant species.but there is loads more to learn.. you cut at the node and wound behind the node to get the most of your plant cuts i have a written a book about plant cuttings and an entire list of different methods and cuts and forms you can take your plants from.if you want higher rate of cutting material grow cuttings in 30%peat moss and 60% perlite pre mixed with fertilizer within the perlite pre mix.my goal is my book i make this for you.

Pure honey works to dip also. Works better than almost any dip or powder.

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Wow! I didn't even know this was a thing. Not really a farmer. You did a wonderful job explaining it to someone like me who knows absolutely nothing of the subject. How do you know which specimen you wish to clone.

I used this method with Kratom. Works extremely well

Nicely done. Tim

this is a great video. I have been doing cuttings of many different plants for 30 years and the only thing i would add to this video is if one was using a cutting dome and suggest that when reusing the trays and domes too make sure they sterilize them with a bleach or hydrogen peroxide solution or you will inevitably get fungus and stem mold that will surely kill off every bit of hard work you do. different plants have different resistant levels to this when it happens and in fact many types of plants are better off with out a dome. Dry woody plants do better with a sterilized dome where as it seems soft stemmed fast growing plants like huhum mary jane are more vulnerable to stem rot from using dirty uncleaned domes and trays. either way if you reuse a dome and tray make sure you sterilize them.

loved the video, I'm closing honeysuckle. im using rooting powder and big plastic bag over my small pot. can't afford the other stuff. this worked on Gardenas.

screw the ppl who don't like this video. cause the ppl who love it. we don't care ..lol excellent video, cause my dad is not here 2 teach me all he knowns bout gardening . he was born 1930. so he knew lots more than most. he passed 2016 smh

Everest, u are the man! your a human encyclopedia on being productive in the garden. AWESOME! Question- can I use rapid rooters that I have been stored away for about 4 weeks? or should I throw them away? thanks again dude, keep the lessons coming!

Great vid !!!

Best channel ever! How long before the rosemary rooted? Like the newest video.... How about harden off and transplant video?

This is amazing.

Thank you for posting this! What about the heat mat underneath the propagator, though? Would you recommend using it if the station is indoors with a T-5 Flourescent bulb on it? I'm thinking of putting the propagation station on my kitchen counter underneath the bulb. The average room temp would be 65 - 75 degrees. thanks in advance.

Since where i live is an eternal green house I don't need all of that, except the hormone to stimulate the cuttings, some cuttings dont even need it & of course the growing medium. the advantages of living in the tropics! 👍

Can't you just stick it in water and plant when it forms roots? That's what I've done.

Thanks i liked those stuff

Hi Ulisses-the gel used in this video is called "Clonex" made by Growth Technology / Hydro Dynamics International. hydrodynamicsintl.com/products/clonex.html

nice vid bro ....i think humidity is the key....i use an aero cloner so i think thats my down fall with citrus...thanks again

Hello Everest ... I am a follower and hydroponic grower for 20+ years .. in all those years I felt I was working with very good tap water and didn't use much of reverse osmosis and now ... I SEE THE LIGHT ... lol .. wow it's amazing and changed the grow game for me big time . It went from a specialty unit that wasn't highly necessary to one of major importance when growing hydroponic and organic . Question tho . Since getting the hydrologic reverse osmosis I used it in soaking rockwool for clones . I didn't add cal mag the first time and did the second time to a lower 80-90 ppm of cal mag . Finding that my success rate is way way lower then before with reg tap water . What would you suggest for clones and rockwool soaking . Would ya use the cal mag in initial rockwool soak and to what ppm and ph would you recommend ? Love all the videos . I'm working at the 3rd grow shop now since growing commercial hydroponic basil for local market and restaurants . Learned alot myself . Most people can't . And anyone that shows up at the shop with questions on growing and where they can learn ... I say youtube .....and follow just4growers ! Keep it up buddy

Auxins promote stem elongation, inhibit growth of lateral buds (maintains apical dominance). They are produced in the stem, buds, and root tips. Example: Indole Acetic Acid (IA). Auxin is a plant hormone produced in the stem tip that promotes cell elongation. Auxin moves to the darker side of the plant, causing the cells there to grow larger than corresponding cells on the lighter side of the plant. This produces a curving of the plant stem tip toward the light, a plant movement known as phototropism. In short, Don't need rooting hormones are the cuttings natural biology already has the hormone needed for propogating. When the stem is severed from the mother plant, The auxins from the top slowly migrate to the bottom sections and manifest at the nodes to produce roots. I have propogated petunias and citrus without the hormones 🙃. Btw, if cuttings aren't taking, It could be you are not providing enough dissolved oxygen for the cutting to survive until it roots.

thanks for the video.

Use a t 8. 40. Watt. Lamp for propagation works awsame

Is there a reason/ drawback of taking cuttings from a plant that has flowers? I'm thinking of hydrangeas

do you need to do anything to the plant that you take the cut from at the point where you cut and does the plant need to be a certain age size etc

There's this bush I took a cutting from recently... and there's not a single sprig on the bush without a bud, each sprig comes with one and quickly blooms, so I broke the bud off, so far the cutting seems to be doing fine with the dab of honey-cinnamon mix & damp paper towels, however I live in a xeric zone, and while I don't believe this bush is native to California, it does wonderfully in this zone, I can't think of a time of year where they looks bad, nor do I water the bushes, though I understand that this video demonstrates a cutting of a non-native plant that's un-adept to whichever new location, for that matter though, are there any close relatives of this plant (that you featured) that do well/decently in your area? I figure you know I'm suggesting grafting cuttings from this plant onto a relative that does better where you live, or onto the roots of one at least, I would see if there's other options than close relatives, however I'm not a biologist (although I suppose it's not off the table, I'm only 19 and learn quickly and love discovery).

Is this only for hydroponics or can you plant the starter into a pot or garden bed?

Other than this method being shown in video, has it been proven that it does work and is successful. Sure I have tried "Cloning" a Kaffir lime from a cutting, but failed in attempt. Have any videos in which show that there are actual roots coming out of the cuttings? Just thought I'd ask, As I am a skeptic to lots of things.

Thanks for the video. Where did you get the grow soil and liquid rooting gel?

I don't know how ended up here. I was looking at different garden vids lol. I don't use a rooting hormone unless the plant is difficult to take and for my rooting hormone I mostly use vitamin d to start a plant its more affordable and natural I think. But for most plants I just stick in water for a little bit for them to sprout then I place them in soil.

like it good job just one question , my cutting already have new growth when can i remove the plastic bag

Lol you don't need all that crap! Been doing this for years!

what about splitting/scraping the stem of the clone to expose more of the cambium layer just under the 'skin' of the stem?

Can you propagate the cuttings in a glass of water?

I have had the hardest time making them take recently..driving me nuts. The only thing i havent done is install a misting system. ..ive even used surgery type disinfectant to clean things.. Ive even changed my base stock.

Hi. Thanks for your video education. Love the way you make them and have watched everything and learnt so much! I have a couple of questions, maybe you have some answers?? Or maybe you will make a video about the topic. At harvest time as you prepare to make a second crop is it worthwhile trying to reveg rather to germinate new seeds? What are the benefits to revert your plants? Does this process take longer than starting with new seeds. If it works and the root system is large does the reverted plant grow larger than it was at time of last harvest and is the yield expectancy greater at next harvest? Thanks for all your videos to this point! Look forward to more.

Why didn’t I watch this before I killed my cuttings three times! Why do they put grooves on the lid for two T5’s when they can handle one?? I put the on top and bleached then real quick several times.

Thank you

when you do a video next time, you should do one with a control....i know kaffir lime is one tricky plant to clone,cuz i clone all my kaffir lime .......i've do it with honey and willow rooting and one control without these hormone..so this is only an suggestion for the future video...very good video..

Can this be done with nutmeg tree cuttings?

Nature does not create exact genetic duplicates for a reason. Nature is smarter than humanity

hello Everest, I'm trying to root some peppers. since I live in New England , I bought some established plants last week when I was in Florida. can I cut off most of the lower branches/stems and root them to get more plants? since the plants are going to be repotted and buried several inches, I figured I could remove the lower branches to use as cuttings. any thoughts or suggestions? ty, Jack :-)

cool vid :)

Do you need to dilute voeis water?

Can we frow lily flowers with helo of stem cutting plzz guide if u can thanks alot

I'm sorry, I didn't understand what gel is that. Could anyone write down its name? Thanks a lot!

You've taken something simple and made it complicated. Just my thought.

I know how to clone from cuttings, but I have my first mother and is there any special way cuttings should be taken? I FIM'ed the mother and it has a ton of arms with approximately 3-4 shoots per arm (hope that makes sense). What happens if I take cuttings from the top will the primary arm continue to grow more shoots? Thanks.

Hi there, I'm a total novice and have the following question. When doing cuttings of any plant does it matter if they're taken from a horizontal branch or the main vertical part of the plant (the center)? Would a regular branch become the new 'middle' if that makes sense?

what about apple cuttings

Hi and thanks for the video! My question is do you have to use containers & rooting gel or can you just stick them in a pot with other adult plants? If I use the containers do I have to water the cuttings while they are inside it? Any tips to keep from shocking the plant when moving them from the container to a pot? I'm trying to propagate from my Goldfish plant and my Creeping Thyme. The thyme is doing great but the Goldfish is starting to wilt since yesterday. Is there a difference to propagating a perennial vs a succulent? Thank you!!! Teresa

Does it have to be the growth tip could it be the branches that are growing off the main stock?

What is the best month for potting cuttings?

but what if the cuttings or the cubes start to dry out.. got any tips? just made some cuttings of the kaffir limes yesterday

Please help... While vacationing in Mexico, i picked random limes from a tree, i brought them back to Canada where i took the seeds, germinated them, roughly 30 plants grew.... After months watching them grow, i noticed 25 of the plants looked like just wild bush, but the 5 looked like the real plant with thorns coming out of the stem about 10 inches high. Does anyone know why the 25 of the plants were not limes yet some kind of wild bush? Will I get the same tree or plant/lime growing from the 5 that turned out ok? Im new to this so sorry if my questions are out of context but I would be so thankful if anyone explained whats going on... Thanks.

too may leaves will dry out faster

Does this process work for bushes as well?

nice

Can I buy one from you please please

how long will the clone take to bear fruits?

you just said don't contaminate rooting gel by directly dipping cuttings in it, but you said later to dip it into the rooting gel which is it?

Can I just regular powder rooting hormone?

how long it take to rooting ? 60 days 90 days

Does a cloned citrus tree grow like the parent tree?

"Here, buy a cubic ton of stuff and maybe you'll get plants to take root." Nah.

can do this with mango trees?

can a take cuttings when in flower

I find all these videos (about cloning plants) requiring prefabricated materials to be absurd.

what is that grow room or closet or whatever called? please tell me!

wow no wonder some take root while others don't. Plants are so picky

PEEENG!

Can two 36w t8 work?

Aloe vera is a good rooting fel

Ever tried this with blueberries?

i have a shit ton of jalapeños now

moist

Couldn't I just drop it in some fresh water and let it grow?

Absolutely ZERO reason to buy any of the useless crap in this video

bai makroot!

Does not say how to take the cutting and when

Solved de forestation

@2:00 WRONG. Why is the person holding everything in the air while they doing each step? Especially do not cut pieces, while holding up pieces in the air. This is dangerous to anyone around you, yourself and for the plants new cut surface. Always lay down the stem on clean hard surface like glass ; then press down to get for clean straight edges. Insert soil cups into tray, add water and THEN insert cuttings.

wasn't sure if i had the right channel, dude talks so much slower in this video.

Routing jealous really not necessary you can use honey if you're really concerned and you don't have the money

Seems costly

This is misleading you can just cut off a piece of stem that contains leaves and put it in a glass of water. Change the water every 2 days. 2 weeks later the plant has roots.. When youre selling a product you should always tell the truth. Besides it looks like youre offering a good product, you shouldnt have to resort to deception.. Im aware most sellers does it and that you are not among the worst but its still not right :)

Aloe vera for rooting-

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Oh.... It was lavender. Not rosemary!