Quote Originally Posted by Weedhound
Since i am going to be trying cloning in the not too distant future....what kind of damage to the roots and stem are you talking about? Aside from physically breaking or crushing them of course....
When you damage the leaves on a clone, they tend to be replaced rather than repaired. Although you need the existing leaves to support life, it is the new growth that should be the main focus of your attention. In his respect, you need the original leaves for a while, but, if they continue to die off, it's no big deal as long as they are being replaced with new growth. With that in mind, since we already know that our original leaves are essentially goners, it is the rest of the plant (the roots and stems) that must remain undamaged if the plant is to survive. If you can see your roots, an easy task for a dro, but somewhat problematic for a dirt farmer, they'll look shriveled and stringy. I have no idea what could happen to the stem, other than physical damage, but it seems logical that a total systems failure would also involve the stem in some form or fashion. BTW - being able to see the roots is a big plus. That's one reason I recommend using graduated sizes for pots. If you have to, it's pretty easy to give that baby a whack on the butt and pop it out of the pot so you can see the roots.

Dawg - When you get ready to clone, start a thread and we can all hold your hand and walk you thru it. :thumbsup:

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