How to Clone Cannabis?

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It’s natural to think about science and cloning when we talk about clones, but it’s unnecessary.  Cloning cannabis is possible, and it is not difficult at all. Since seeds are unnecessary and all you need is a healthy, living plant to clone, cannabis cloning is a low-cost method of propagating the cannabis species.

It’s interesting to note that clones are genetically identical to their mother plants. Because cloning is a method of propagating the plants you prefer, it is also a way to select the characteristics you prefer.

In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about it, including how to clone your own home.

What are clones?

Plant cloning is the primary technique for asexual reproduction. Cloned cannabis can be grown to maintain the characteristics you enjoy. At the same time, the mother plant is still alive, unlike seeds, which are grown to find specific phenotypic characteristics (tastes, smells, etc.).

Even if these plants are genetically identical to the mother, it is impossible to guarantee that they will be identical throughout their lives. Your choice of culture medium and how it is handled throughout its life cycle are critical factors here.

Different atmospheres, climatic conditions, sources of energy, and nutrition can accentuate or diminish specific characteristics during the growth of your cannabis plant.

The advantages of cloning

• Cloning allows cannabis to be multiplied without the need for expensive seeds.
• This process can be used to reproduce a genetic variety. If germination is avoided, this process can be completed in a fraction of the time. You’ll save money, time, and effort.
• You should be able to plant a cloned plant within two weeks if you follow all of the steps correctly.

Read more: How to Germinate Cannabis Seeds?

Cloning Process

Let’s get our hands in the dirt now that we’ve learned everything.

You’ll need:

• A cannabis plant that has matured. At the very least, the plant from which you intend to cut branches should have ten nodes or branches;
• The method by which the clone is placed. A cloning tray, Rockwool, peat, or foam can all be used.
• A container or a tray;
• Insect growth hormones. Plants benefit from the use of growth hormones. An all-natural medium such as aloe Vera, or hormones derived from auxin, a type of plant growth regulator, could be used. It’s available in powder and liquid form for your convenience.
• Gloves.
• Scissors.

Step 1:

Put the rooting gel in a clean container and separate your tools now. To ensure a healthy clone, do not use the original pot. This can harbor bacteria and fungi, which can harm your plant’s growth.

Step 2:

A half-inch layer of water should be added to your container. The roots of the clones and the healing of the cut are both dependent on moisture.

Step 3:

Count four branches or nodes from the top of the chosen parent plant’s branch. Make your incision at the very top of the fourth node.

Step 4:

Cut this fifth node at a 45-degree angle. This area between knots 5 and 6 is a prime breeding ground for fungi and pests, so do not leave any additional branches or stems in place. Rooting hormones can be applied to the plant’s phloem and xylem using a 45° cut, covering the plant’s exchange area.

Step 5:

Finally, cut the lower branches of your branch so that you can insert them more easily in the medium of your choice. As previously mentioned, these cuts must be made very cleanly. Your clone’s height will rise as a result of this.

Step 6:

Dip the 45-degree cut into the rooting gel that you’ve chosen for your recipient. Make sure that this gel covers the entire cut, plus an additional 1/8 of an inch.

Step 7:

Place your clone in the chosen medium at a 23 to 43 inches depth. This prevents the rooting gel from dripping out of your cut and keeps the cut from drying out.

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Important Points to remember

You can use some curiosities to find the best mother plant for your clones.

1. A clone carries the emotional and genetic load of its mother plant. So choosing a healthy, well-nourished, and trouble-free cannabis is critical to getting a clone with the same traits.
2. This is an excellent way to select genetics. Cloning allows you to keep the good genetics you find. To proceed, some seeds from the same strain are germinated and grown. After sexing, numbered clones with tags are taken from each plant. Once these plants have grown and bloomed, you can choose the phenotypes you want to keep!
3. Plants can be stressed by cloning, depending on how and when it is done. But cloning and cleaning may be a good idea! So you can defoliate, clone branches, and let the plant recover without stress. Remember to prune regularly to keep your cannabis healthy and free of mold and pests.