Well, I have finally got the hang of it. I thought I would update this thread a touch.. I understand now what plant people always tell me about raising plants is the slow (sometimes frustrating) process of learning what to do. I will share the three most important things I think that will give those having a hard time a better success rate at cloning.
#1: Environment: If your environment isn't what it should be for clones they will die. I kept my veg box at a little over 80 degrees, and in MP's bubble cloner. I didn't mist. I found that little clones need T5's too be closer to them so they can catch those good rays. Not too close, eh, about 3 -4 inches.
#2: Cuttings: Choose wisely. I started choosing clones that have 2 leaf sprouts from one node, so that you at least get 4 - 6 meristems from 2 or 3 nodes before she grows up and decides to do what she wants to do. Always cut under water, at 45, dip in IBA (optional) and **do not cut too far from the node**. This was my initial problem. Once I started cutting fairly close to the node my success rate sky rocketed. From what I've been told the node is a root system in itself. Don't know how much truth there is to this I just know it works.
#3: Patience: Clones are the most moody, demanding plants when they are fresh. First they are happy, then really sad looking, then they look awesome, then you wonder if they will ever root. They may take a while to root, I peek in on mine daily. Once you see those little bumps.. your're $$$$.
