cloning without cutting the branch off

like wrapping a rockwool cube around a branch and letting adventous roots grow then cut branch?? would that work?? im trying it as we speak would like sum input.. would let you know what happens

Sub'd. Sounds like it would work.

yea i have trouble getting 100% survival so maybe this will guarantee it

you might be on to something big. i think it will rot before it roots. i'm watching, keep us updated.

its called air layering
yes it works
google robert clarke marijuana botany air layering

Lightly scrape the area your tring to root with a razor blade, just scrape the surface.

moash said:

its called air layering
yes it works
google robert clarke marijuana botany air layering

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Just looked into that, sweet. Thanks. +rep

ur supposed to damage the phloem so the auxins can accumilate

Here's a link on how- http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/ornamentals/airlayer/airlayer.html

i did scrape it but only bc i scrape clones when i cut them

yea i was thinking keeping a rockwool cube wet was gonna be a constant affair

moash said:

its called air layering
yes it works
google robert clarke marijuana botany air layering

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thanks for the lead.

You have to damage the phloem in order for roots to form then brush on rooting hormone, keep the media you are using to root the branch in moist by wrapping in plastic wrap and tying off the ends. I have never done it with pot but I have done it with other plants.

to whom it may concern.... the branch died from rot maybe bc of cellophane round it?

How would you cut it if it did root and where?

i would jus cut it at the bottom of rock wool.. that part would eventually grow roots or shrivel

skefaman said:

to whom it may concern.... the branch died from rot maybe bc of cellophane round it?

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probably....it has to be able to absorb oxygen
next time try a peat pellet with a rubberband tied around it and mist it when needed
also to help prevent rot u can subject the spot that will be rooted to darkness beforehand to aid in quicker roots....i believe its called etiolation
elec tape will work for this

Air layering has been around for awhile.

It can be as easy as: scrape, use foil to hold soil around scrape, and tape.