Cloning Machines

The cutting gets a rooting gel from our cloning gels and solutions, goes into the machine, and leaves with bare white roots. Those roots slide straight into rockwool, coco or a hydroponic system with no medium to wash off. Plugs, trays and lights for the same bench sit in our wider propagation supplies.

Types of Cloners

Compact Aeroponic Cloners for Tents and Shelves

An aeroponic cloner holds each stem in a collar above a closed chamber, where a pump and spray jets mist the bare cut. The 24 to 35 site units suit a home grow or a single tent. The TurboKlone T24 runs a 250 gph pump with a side fan that pulls heat from the water. The EZ-Clone 32 Low Pro mists from 360-degree sprayers under a labeled lid, and the Psycloner Pro 35 ships with a humidity dome.

Room-Scale Aero Cloners, 48 to 70 Sites

This size replaces one flowering room on a rolling cycle. The TurboKlone T48 with dome pairs a 450 gph pump and 3.75 gallon reservoir with the same cooling fan. The Psycloner Pro 70 adds a rolling dolly, so a full reservoir goes to the drain without lifting it.

Commercial Batch Cloners, 96 to 144 Sites

Facilities that cut on a schedule fill, root and empty a whole machine at once. The TurboKlone Elite E96 and E144 hold 7.75 and 11.5 gallons under a reinforced grey basin with a 4,800 rpm fan. The EZ-Clone Low Pro 128 runs a MAG 750 pump under a labeled lid that tracks strains. The Psycloner Pro 140 rolls on casters with its dome included.

Deep Water Cloners and Clone Transport

A deep water cloner roots stems over aerated, moving water instead of spray jets. The Psycloner 24 Site Deep Water Cloner has no jets or airstone to clog, which makes it a simple first cloner or a backup. The Clone Shipper module carries one rooted clone in a vented, LED-lit container when cuttings move between sites.

How Growers Run a Cloner

Take cuttings from healthy mother plants, dip each cut in rooting gel, and leave a couple of inches of stem below the collar. Fill with plain, pH-adjusted water and keep it in the temperature range on the label. Fit the humidity dome for the first days, then vent it as roots appear. Run a low-output LED or T5 above the lid, change the water about weekly, and clean the jets and pump screen between batches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cloning machine?

It is a reservoir with a lid of collars that roots plant cuttings without a growing medium. A pump either mists the bare stems or keeps the water moving and oxygen-rich below them. Roots form in a week or two, ready for rockwool, coco or a hydroponic system. Sizes here run from 24 sites for a tent to 144 for commercial propagation.

How does a cloning machine work?

Each cutting sits in a neoprene or foam collar, with the cut end hanging inside a dark, humid chamber. In an aeroponic cloner, a submersible pump feeds a manifold of spray jets that keep the stem wet. A deep water cloner moves aerated water past the stem instead. The bare cut sits in high oxygen and humidity, which pushes new roots out quickly.

How long do clones take to root in a cloner?

Most cuttings show roots within one to two weeks in a well-run cloner. DL Wholesale rates its Psycloner Pro units at 4 to 10 days. If nothing shows by the second week, check for a warm reservoir or a blocked jet first.

What water temperature does an aeroponic cloner need?

Most makers sit in the low 70s Fahrenheit. EZ-Clone recommends 69 to 75°F for the 32 Low Pro, and TurboKlone lists 65 to 75°F with 70°F ideal for its Elite units. Warmer water holds less oxygen and invites stem rot. Keep the cloner away from ballasts and heaters, and follow the label for your machine.

Bubble cloner vs aero cloner: which is better?

An aero cloner mists bare stems through spray jets and usually roots faster and more evenly. A bubble or deep water cloner moves aerated water past the stems, with fewer parts to clog and a simpler setup. Choose aeroponic when someone checks the room daily. Choose deep water for a low-maintenance backup or a first cloner.