I know that a few folks on this forum have experimented with hydroponic and aeroponic cloning.
I've been following some ongoing threads and reading some past threads.
I've been thinking of putting together an aeroponic mist or fog cloner using an an ultrasonic fogger, following the basic approach that others on the various forums have been using lately...but a few questions/reservations are coming to mind.
First, many folks report results for using fresh cuttings. Does anyone know how well things are likely to work with dormant cuttings, perhaps that may have been stored in the fridge for weeks or months?
Second, it is said that "water roots" formed in water are not the same as roots formed in soil...not as strong and not adapted to the function of pulling water and nutrients from the soil. Are the roots formed in a mist/fog-type aeroponic cloner water roots? Or are they more similar to the roots we'd want to have for potting up immediately after rooting?
Any insights anyone can share would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Jim
I've been following some ongoing threads and reading some past threads.
I've been thinking of putting together an aeroponic mist or fog cloner using an an ultrasonic fogger, following the basic approach that others on the various forums have been using lately...but a few questions/reservations are coming to mind.
First, many folks report results for using fresh cuttings. Does anyone know how well things are likely to work with dormant cuttings, perhaps that may have been stored in the fridge for weeks or months?
Second, it is said that "water roots" formed in water are not the same as roots formed in soil...not as strong and not adapted to the function of pulling water and nutrients from the soil. Are the roots formed in a mist/fog-type aeroponic cloner water roots? Or are they more similar to the roots we'd want to have for potting up immediately after rooting?
Any insights anyone can share would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Jim
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