The clones lately haven't appeared to even have much of a setback when taken off the plant. They're showing signs of growth within the first 10-14 days after cutting. When roots appear on the surface of the rapidrooter, I put them in 3" pots of that composted humus/manure mix outlined in my grow instructions. They stay there, under flourescent tube lights, until I need them. For flowerin, a newly-rooted clone can go in a gallong pot comfortably. A clone flowered t 10" with minimal pinching if any needs 3 gallons,and if you do FIM etc on the plants figure in a larger pot for a bushier plant.