How to Clone Plants: Propagating in an Aeroponic System 101

[@victoriaperez3574]

I work in a garden center at a hardware store. I take clippings home all the time to propagate them. My coworkers and I call it "illegally downloading plants". I have some really nice pots full of purslane though! XD

[@TheGaurdianSeesYou]

Using cannabis stuff for regular gardening is actually so useful. Theyre really pushing the science of it forward. I've been seeing great results using their nutrients for my peppers.

[@PamsPrettyPlants]

TheGaurdianSeesYou 💯 I get all my soil and nutrients from my fellas grow store

[@atomizer2665]

I couldnt buy any of my stuff from a grow store. The only thing they`re pushing is overpriced products ;)

[@roddanglin9345]

Your welcome!!!

[@roddanglin9345]

@@atomizer2665 maybe over priced but you are paying for convince not everyone has room for woms and compost bins, and definitely not all overpriced also that's like saying a local restaurant cost more than McDonald's... buy local support local!!!!!

[@atomizer2665]

@@roddanglin9345 If they dont sell what you want, you cant buy it from them.

[@TeachThem729]

Finally a cloning video that is not about cannabis. :0)

[@PamsPrettyPlants]

Some people have water features in their home. Some of us have the gentle trickle of the EZcloner

[@epicgardening]

Ommmmmm

[@SirMRichard]

In My Lifetime The end of each cutting needs to be sliced and slightly skinned back for the cloning gel to really take. Water should not be introduced to the cloning gel nor the cutting for at least 3 days (wet perlite can be used underneath, roots will speed towards them). Doing this will force the cutting to depend on its own water source (while searching for water) and it will allow you to keep your strongest clone (all clones wont make it). It is actually easier to root a clone under a humidity dome and faster to jump start the the roots by using aeroponics.....A humidity dome helps keep the cutting, top half stay alive while rooting. Aeroponics helps you feed and develop your roots faster for transplanting. If you think this way you could bloom and flower quicker! Meaning you could cut your VEG time in half if you develop your roots faster (aeroponic) meaning you would reach your flowering height faster. NOTE: Low Stress Training in Veg will help you in cloning! O.H.D. Horticulture

[@the-giving-garden]

Did you have your system under grow lights or other artificial lights especially? Or just ambient room light?

[@richstone2627]

Cool. I like how you showed the sprayer working. Bonus points for taking one for the team.

[@janellerogers3898]

I would like to see hosta cloning/propogation using aeroponics. There is a ton of video and videos for cuttings, but nothing more advanced. Other perennials would be nice too.

[@MuffFlux]

Using the clear one you're likely to get a hell of a lot of algae growth so keep that in mind when setting up.

[@epicgardening]

yep, that's why they only use it as a show model mostly. I'll add a little bit of extra clear res in to try and control

[@carlybeam6310]

It's purplish, you were right. Super interesting video! Always so helpful and teaching me things I never knew about gardening.

[@epicgardening]

Glad to hear this!

[@puravida809]

All of my Basil OG is between 1A and 1E. )) I had built one out of a storage tote. Works great. Costs much less. H2O2 works just fine to keep the system pathogen-free. No PH-ing necessary. Just keep the water clean and cool and do not allow any power interruptions. The gel doesn't do anything to help the cuttings root in this system. It gets rinsed off right away. In any case, you can stick your freshly cut clones into a slice of aloe vera and keep them in the pulp for a couple of minutes before planting them. The results are great.

[@epicgardening]

Appreciate you sharing your experience!

[@dajg1995]

I have a rosemary cutting that finally started to root after 2 months! So not all of yours rooting yet doesn't surprise me ^^

[@epicgardening]

Yeah they're total slowpokes

[@magnetron-magnetfishing4960]

just put it in a glass of water on your window sill and it will root in two weeks. lol..... save your dollars. no trouble.

[@magnetron-magnetfishing4960]

if you expose the cells under the bark but scraping the last bit of stem end with a razor, not cutting , scaping, it makes the root site larger.

[@vahlla78]

Good info there. I know this is an older vid but wanted to say that Rosemary roots very easily for me in just plain water on the window sill. May be faster in your system tho. TFS

[@Donna_G]

I've heard that geraniums can be propagated by using leaf cuttings. But, it might take a bit longer using stems. I thought the demonstration and review was interesting. There are so many things that I'd like to see you try. I imagine, no matter which you try, it would be something that would interest me, as well.

[@KateTheSleepyTeacher]

Donna G geraniums can be propagated via stem easily. I just snip and stick in ground.

[@Donna_G]

@@KateTheSleepyTeacher Thank you for that information. I've never tried growing geraniums even though I see them for sale every now and then. I may try them in the future.

[@KateTheSleepyTeacher]

You are welcome. I love in San Diego and they are very fast growers

[@marchetaalbert7050]

boxwood, which normally takes 6 months

[@elijahwu4168]

You should those glasses for colorblindness, try all sorts of random plants, I hope to try propagating nepenthes ventricosa, a carnivorous plant, pitcher plant, by aeroponics.

[@epicgardening]

I want those!

[@elijahwu4168]

@@epicgardening Which, the glasses or pitcher plant, or both?

[@epicgardening]

The glasses but... Both 😂

[@germaineludik]

Interested to know how the roots are going to do in the transparent system as I thought roots are not too keen on light?

[@tinkeringeekkissimmeefl4495]

I propagate many cuttings with water in a clear container, and as roots develop, they do not seem to be bothered by the transparent container. It actually seems that roots develop quicker in a clear container than in a dark container. I have successfully propagated lemon grass, cinnamon basil, sweet potato slips, and many more plants in a clear container.

[@TDREXrx9]

After putting your clear rez in the reservoir, the PH will have most likely shifted. PH is Always the Last thing to be done when mixing for hydro/areoponic becasue FYI and dont forget to watch the EC and PH over time as the plants take up water your EC and PH will fluctuate

[@valeriesanchez3074]

Rooted a lemon tree cutting in a dwc tote. Made roots in 2 weeks.

[@glowingunknown5625]

that's orange, not purple. you did a good job putting the Misters in.

[@atomizer2665]

Misters by definition should deliver mist which these dont :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYatdHmuZ7GYpqM

[@microbefeeder]

"Not something I really grow", means you kinda grow it! I knew it! That's why you got 11 new solar panels. Love ya, Kevin

[@basicgardeninghacks9244]

Very GOod Information Bro .... love from Indian Gardener ..

[@SergeiOSullivan]

what is the best timing regieme for dryland plants like wheat and barley?

[@dawsonchamberlain9709]

What kind of nutrients are in your water?

[@mikebainter8917]

Can you use the propagating gel for the water in jar method? or should i go just straight water

[@chanimarie6753]

You inspired me to purchase my very own E Z Clone. So exciting!!

[@MsOceanRiver]

That's really cool. I've had good luck propagating geraniums, actually pelargoniums, in a jar on my kitchen windowsill in plain tap water. It takes a long while for the roots to develop.

[@epicgardening]

I'll check back in a few more days!

[@Marlonscrazy]

If it’s not too personal I’d love to know what you do for a living. Im looking for jobs/ careers in a “plant” type industry and I know that’s generic but I’m trying to explore all my options. Great product review and video as always.

[@Robin-tried-it]

Clone ALL the house plants!

[@epicgardening]

I'm on it!

[@Robin-tried-it]

@@epicgardening Then give me all the ones that root! 😁

[@tinkeringeekkissimmeefl4495]

Thanks for the video. Have you tried propagating any fruit tree cutting? Would it work the same way?

[@pamstout]

Really interesting. Fantastic results.

[@goagatago]

Do you run the pump the whole time? Or just a certain amount of hours per day?

[@yaguarnecro]

Pls do a timelapse of growing roots withe very single plant you have XD

[@epicgardening]

Hahaha I'll see how many I can do!

[@Kay-xi9kv]

Can you describe how/when you’d move the plants into dirt outside? Thx!

[@epicgardening]

I'll do a follow-up vid!

[@heidihudgins4793]

What a cool video! I didn’t know aeroponics were a thing. More!!!

[@epicgardening]

Will do!

[@gvas7560]

Propagated 👍👍👍👍👍👍 Cool little tool Kevin. Thanks so much for sharing. Keep up the good work God bless you 🤗

[@epicgardening]

Back at you!

[@alexanderjsdowding]

Hi. Just watched your video for the first time. I have a few questions (which may have already been asked/answered further down in the comment section so sorry if they have). 1) Did you use a plastic cover/propagator lid to maintain higher humidity around the leaves of the cuttings? 2) Could using a heating mat underneath the reservoir tank have helped to speed up rooting? 3) Likewise for supplemental lighting from for example T5 fluorescents, perhaps would have activated faster growth and therefore speeding up development of roots on the cuttings? Many thanks for any feedback that you can give me!

[@sixgrigsby8615]

Good job on the review. I’d like to see how long it takes jalapeños and bell peppers to propagate in that system.

[@AmsNl2BcnEs]

Geraniums need to be cut at the leaf node and usually be new tips to clone. In this video think the cut was simply on the stem.

[@lorib5398]

Orchids! Thank you.

[@epicgardening]

Will do!

[@turboterps]

Haha cannabis market is so far ahead its amazing. Also an amazing plant

[@nataliedodson1637]

Hi thanks Kevin another fantastic informative video. I had not even heard of this system. I really look forward to your videos, I always learn something new. Take care happy gardening.

[@epicgardening]

Thanks and happy gardening my friend

[@arthropapa9804]

Since you had trouble with the euphorbia rooting, do you think it would work with other succulent varieties like cacti?

[@JohnSmith-id4ut]

LOL. Like your shirt. Good info on cloning too.

[@jcking6785]

Did I miss the link to correcting the pH???

[@MJW1423]

Great video brother have a good one God Bless.

[@themachfivepets997]

I also want to start propagating plants for the garden. Like Hydrangea, and a few shrubs. Few problem though, we only have 1 south facing window, animals, no table.. Hahahhaha. May start this early next Spring and do the cuttings outside , right in soil.. Cause I dont have a green house. Only a shed, with 0 light. 😆

[@epicgardening]

Gotta do what you can!

[@reneshowalter]

love your videos, thank you.

[@sovannaramoun2152]

How many seconds per 10mn 20 mn or 30 mn for spraying time? or It will spray full day.

[@JennTN411]

The recommendation of the company is 24/7, or a combination such as 1 min on/4 min off. Just happened to have seen the answer on another comment 😉

[@gus5706]

Great video 👍 be koo if you can root white sage 🙏

[@barbt.1171]

👍 Look easy enough. Can put that on my list for next year.

[@epicgardening]

Very easy!

[@sy1658]

How many gallons water need in this machine?

[@lisat4640]

I Love your channel!!! Can you do an update on the display model that you showed at the end, and let us know how it worked? Also, do the EZ Clone machines need a fan to keep the roots from rooting? Thanks

[@magnetron-magnetfishing4960]

its not the cost of rooting gell , its where all those hormones end up , in th water supply one way or another, imagine what all of the 1000's of bottles of hormone stuff tipped into nature would do? I dont know , it might be harmless, but seeing as its got warning on it, i dont think so. I,m not preaching, people just dont realise. Your alright mate ! Good vid. Cheers.

[@RideShareConfessions]

i like to see if you can start blueberry cuttings

[@nechamia]

interested in seeing grape vines

[@debodeeful]

Moringa is what I would like to see propagated ilusing Kratky

[@MayaDelion]

I assume the tops of the plants need direct sunlight or grow lamps with this system?

[@epicgardening]

They don't necessarily need direct pre-rooting, but bright indirect is necessary

[@rekki27]

Yo have you tried those glasses for the color-blind?

[@woundeddove]

How EXPENSIVE is this system?

[@PamsPrettyPlants]

Ronda Kelly around $180 I think, it’s used in cannabis grows :)

[@epicgardening]

150-200ish, message them and talk to Shane, tell him I sent you

[@MayaDelion]

How often does that water need to be changed?

[@epicgardening]

Good rule of thumb is 1x/week

[@TheCossak]

Very interesting. What about fruit trees such as the stone fruits? Any chance they could be propagated in this way?

[@epicgardening]

I haven't done it myself, but typically you are grafting those or air layering those

[@themachfivepets997]

The BF had a grow set up for cannabis. I frequently stuck my house plants and seedlings in there. They did 10x better. But I never got to see them, cause they were in the plant room. 😆 its sense down, and we dont have anymore house plants , cause we have 3 cats.. Got sick of all the messes.. And the walls aren't good enough for plant shelves.. 😆 I just stick to outside gardening now. Which is better for my sane-ness. Caring for plants inside and outside is too much for me. Espically sense the outside garden gets bigger each year.

[@epicgardening]

Yeah it can get overwhelming indoors for sure

[@myanhnguyen9396]

how much is the machines and where can i get 1 thanks

[@turboterps]

watch out for pests you bring into a grow room from houseplants. Always make sure they are clean

[@assog5737]

Not a bad video. Somethings are not necessary. And somethings you didn't mention. I've been cloning with aero for about 10 years now. I purchased my first aero cloner. Then I built 4 more. I grow with aeroponics also. No soil. I built 4 aero systems to grow with. Each system consists of 2, 21 site grow chambers with 1 reservoir. When I built my aero cloners, I made them with 21 grow site's also. I keep all 5 of my aero cloners running all the time. I run my aero systems on a 2 week rotation. Which means I harvest one system ( 42 plants ) every 2 weeks. Which in turn means I need 42 clones every 2 weeks. To keep the 2 week rotation going. This is how I would start my clones. First off I have 4 different mother plants. I start by taking clones off of one mother. I will take a clone and put it in a cup of water. Untill I have 10 clones in the cup. I already have just plain tap water in the aero cloner. And it is running. And all the grow sites have inserts in them, so the water doesn't spray everywhere. I take one clone out of the cup and cut the end of the clone again and put it into a insert and install it into the cloner. Then I do the same thing with the next 9. Until the cup is my. Now if I would have taken those 10 clones and just sat them on the floor. The ends start closing up and the clones will start dieing. And by the time I get those 10 clones in the cloner, they would look dead and maybe one of them would root. Like I said I use just plain tap water no gel no nothing. So now I take the balance of the clones I need to fill up 2 cloners ( 42 clones ). And I do the same thing, put them in the cup. Cut the ends and into the cloner. In 5 days I start getting roots and in 10 days they ALL have roots. I let them go for 17 days to establish some roots. Then they get transferred into one of my aero systems to grow. Straight into 12/12. No veg. Like I stated I've been doing this for 10 years. And I have a 100 percent success rate. EVERYTIME. I sell hundreds of clones every month. And have never had any complaints or returns. The most important thing is that you have to keep the ( plain tap water ) under 70 degrees. If you do that you will not get any kind of mold. Another very important thing is NEVER and I mean NEVER use a humidity dome with a aero cloner. You will always get mold at the base of your stem by the insert. I don't care what any moron might say don't do it. You will be sorry. Anyway good luck to everyone. Later.. ASS OG.. AeroSystemsSea OfGreen..

[@kevingibson7654]

Hey man please help, i just took 24 clones in my first attempt at an aeropomoc system... how far intonthe water do you place the bottom of the clones? I imagine you wanna put it in as shallow qs still effectivd to leave more depth for roots to grow, but how deeep i cant fins the info ANYWHERE!!!!

[@assog5737]

@@kevingibson7654 Glad to hear you are giving it a try. You really don't want the stem's of your clones in the water. I'm sure you didn't mean to say that. But I know what you mean. When I take my clones I try and keep them 5 to 6 inch's long. Then I put about a inch and a half sticking down into the cloner. Then the water in the cloner is about 5 to 6 inch's below that. And then the pump sprays the water up on to the stems. And keep your pump running 24/7. I'm going to sent you another comment in a second on how and where I learned all this. I just got to find it. Good luck bro.

[@assog5737]

@@kevingibson7654 Ok bro, many many years ago this is who I learned alot of information on LPA (low pressure aeroponics) from. What it is is this guy's grow diary on a cannabis forum. This guy has one of the coolest home setups I have ever seen. He explains EVERYTHING with hundreds of pictures. Its a very long read. But he teaches you how to build everything. How to grow. And how to fix things if shit happens. This is the best and only thing that I've been able to find that explains EVERYTHING. I basically setup my entire indoor grow operation from his operation. I just down sized my operation. Like his aero systems have 100 grow sites. Mine only have 42. My aero systems consist of 2, 21 site grow chambers with 1 reservoir. And I have 4 systems. And I run the same 2 week rotation. So I harvest one system ( 42 plants ) every 2 weeks. Another very good thing about growing with aeroponics is, it's the cheapest way to grow indoors. Many years ago when I wanted to start growing indoors. I did a cost analyst on everyway you could grow indoors in soil. And I lost my ass big time on everyway. Due to electricity and LABOR. Labor is what put everything into the negative. Another thing i did when I built my aero systems is. I built my aero systems to measure 3'x3' so I can use 1, 3'x3' led light over each system. This way I don't waste alot of energy and it saves me alot of money. Plus you have to have the led diodes over evey plant. If you don't the plants that are not directly under the diodes will only grow half as tall. You can find this guy's grow diary on ICMAG. It's a cannabis grow forum. You have to go into grow diary s and then type in PIRATES CAVE. It's a very old post, I think from 2009. So you might have to create a account to be able to pull it up. Because right now when I was looking for his post I was having a problem finding it. But then I logged in and it came right up. Anyway please keep me posted on how you do with your clones. And let me know what you think about the pirate's cave. I think it's way cool. Good luck and take care. ASS OG AeroSystemsSea OfGreen.

[@moistflops6283]

get that book from hidden behind that plant :)

[@seanaldrich5024]

I could build this if I could just find a way to mist the water.

[@HiawoutaH]

Buy a mister it warm up the water but u can try fogponics or just put misters on a pvc pipe and a pump

[@MsOceanRiver]

You can get those misting plugs in the drip irrigation department of big box hardware stores. Then you could use a small fountain water pump?

[@epicgardening]

You can get the parts are home Depot!

[@JKLearning]

Peppers!

[@graemecouch5010]

Why does every single ez clone review not mention misting or humidity dome use.!

[@turboterps]

no need for that

[@philschopshop4591]

Purple-ish. Yes

[@ozzy_fromhell]

God damn you got a video for literally everything all that is missing is a seed to harvest 😂

[@liquidambar3688]

So for 200 USD you basically get a plastic container, an aquarium pump, a plastic manifold and some foam pads?

[@epicgardening]

Yup! And it's quite worth it in my opinion. But you can of course DIY something like this if you value your $ more than your time.

[@mezleona]

Its lavender color, light purple lol

[@epicgardening]

😂

[@Orholam5]

do rarer plants....some philodendrons...monstera etc...

[@epicgardening]

Great idea

[@jery2847]

Collar blind

[@kirkb2286]

Eggplant