Quote Originally Posted by lforte
Hi Guys, I have a couple of quick questions. I have three Purple Power plants currently in the second week of 12/12. I had to kill one today because it was a male plant. I have six more Purple Power plants in their second week of 18/6.

I was told that if I clone a plant that is already in the flowering stage it takes up to 6-8 weeks for that plant to be able to flower......but if I take the clone from a plant that is still in the 18/6 light cycle it takes only 1-2 weeks before they are able to flower. Is this accurate? Any information would be extremely helpful.

That information, (though a tad exaggerated), is basically accurate.:thumbsup:

Also, if I am suppose to take my clones from a plant that is still in 18/6 light, how do I know if I won't take a male clone? I purchased high grade seeds but already out of the first three, one was male.

Outside of morphology based guesses, you don't!
So, take at least 2 from each plant, but label them identifying the donor.
Then you'll know which "clones" to keep, yah?


I really want to become a more productive, efficient grower. I can't be waiting 8 weeks on 18/6 light, I have separate rooms but I have heard cloning makes the timing much easier to control and will produce a big yield, more often.

You have heard right.

One last question, is it necessary to but the clones under a dome for 1-2 weeks? Does the dome have to be anything special or can I just use anything to cover them?? Any ideas or help would be HUGE!!
I don't use a dome, (high humudity here), so, can't say.

I can say, give them low light, and change their water often.

The only other advice I can add is, pay attention to the donor.
Time the cuts for the beginning of a growth spurt.
About an hour after watering is usually good.

I'm thinking that I might try taking cuttings, in the middle of their night, just before light's on in the morning, at noon and in the evening for a little side by side test on the effects of the timing of the cut.:weedpoke:

Then we'll all know a little more, yah?:hippy:

Aloha.
Weezard
Weezard Reviewed by Weezard on . Cloning Question Hi Guys, I have a couple of quick questions. I have three Purple Power plants currently in the second week of 12/12. I had to kill one today because it was a male plant. I have six more Purple Power plants in their second week of 18/6. I was told that if I clone a plant that is already in the flowering stage it takes up to 6-8 weeks for that plant to be able to flower......but if I take the clone from a plant that is still in the 18/6 light cycle it takes only 1-2 weeks before they are Rating: 5