Well L0r6dIN6faM6ous,

Whats the maximum? Thats going to depend on what light you have your mother under. A plant under a 400 will give more cuttings than a plant being maintained under a 150watter.

A mother could be a big shaggy one or a small bonsai. You as the grower has full control. I have never heard of one being under constant light and well maintained turning herme but you never know.

As far as cuttings are concern, yes you should take new growth off the mother but others have risen to the top of the game and can do just about anything. Once you get a prized mother you can try anything you please.

Keep reading and learning.

Loco