Best time to clone an Autoflower

Ive been looking into autoflower strains.. and Im just wondering if anyone has had any luck with cloning these? Being that they are basically designed to mature in a set time frame starting from germination.. regardless of light cycle.. is it possible to take clones from these plants? And if so.. does anyone know how this effects the growth cycle? Im used to measuring strains based on flowering time.. as I dont usually like to chance growing from seed.. so I always clone my plants. Also.. is it possible to keep a mother plant? something tells me no... but Im just wondering if anyone has tried this.. and if so.. when is the best time to take clones? Cheers!

yes and no you can clone them but its rather unproductive clone and mother are the same age
now the iranian auto is a totally different critter veg's on 24/0 and flowers when a dark period is introduced

you can take cuttings from an autoflowering marijuana plant but it will not guarantee you of any success because autos are sensitive to stress, temperature changes and hydroponic nutrients so it is not meant for cloning

It is better to just keep a male auto so you can get seeds to germ and grow later on. They very little veg stage so also little success with clones.