Clone survival rate is closer to 95% if done correctly. You want to take about 3-4 nodes of growth with the initial cut. So they're going to be pretty small. Yes, you can use the topped part of the plant to generate a clone as long as you take a viable cutting. But the growth hormones in the top of the plant can be harder to stimulate root growth, so be more patient with rooting tops. As for how long you should wait,.... Until there's a big enough shoot to clone?


I've got a "Bonsai Mum" going, and it's crazy,.... Topped the plant (Grown from clone for about a month) 2 weeks ago and rooted the cutting. Now it's got 6 branches that are ready to be cut and taken as clones! My last Mum did the same thing 6-10 cuttings every 2 weeks! :rastasmoke:

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