Quote Originally Posted by CapNTinHat
The clones were clipped from a friend's motherplant.
The medium is rapid rooter, and the pH is approximately 6 (only have color-changing pH kit, no digital tester). They aren't soaking wet, they are watered only when the cubes are (fairly) dry.

I scrapped a few of the smaller, sicker, mold-stricken ones and checked for rooting. They all lacked roots, excepting one which had only a single rootlet. They have been in for 2 weeks.


We're using a 2-foot 24watt T5 HO 6500K blue fixture with 4 bulbs. As of now, the clones are probably 18 inches from the light.
We also have some seedlings in the same box (we're cloning and doing seedlings in a big cedar armoire.), is that ok to do?



*sigh*, they make it seem so easy when you first start out! Guess that's the old learning curve.
your cube should be moist all the time otherwise roots wont move through the cube. temperatures that are cooler will slow rooting time as will too much heat. after week 1 you should have a little nute/water at the bottom of the dome so when roots start looking for feed there is something to eat. 20 w of light is plenty so cover with opaque plastic or set them away from direct light, direct light induces photosynthesis which at this point is not what you want. you want to induce root growth by denying photosynthesis thus less light. the issues you speak of are related to insufficient rooting time which created mold, mildew and im guessing brown mushy leaves. even clones need air...open up the chamber twice a day for a few minutes then foiliar feed with a light balanced nute solution. wet the cubes and plant every time not too much though. moisture should build up over time and create a feeding pool below for your soon to be roots. make sure your chamber is free of easy air flow as this will dry things out. unless your going to sit there 24/7 and spray them, an amicable cause:thumbsup: the amoire is fine but it may be creating a humidity issue and/or heat issue. do you leave doors open except with certain company? wait no more than three weeks for roots after that its done. 10 days is ideal.