Everything you need to know about cannabis clones A cannabis clone is a cutting taken from a living cannabis plant (called the "mother plant") that, once rooted, grows into a genetically identical copy of the original. Cloning is the primary method commercial cannabis growers use to propagate their gardens because it guarantees consistency — every clone from the same mother produces the same cannabinoid profile, terpene profile, growth pattern, and flower time.
How Cannabis Cloning Works
A healthy branch is cut from a mother plant at a 45-degree angle The cutting is dipped in rooting hormone (gel or powder) It's placed in a growing medium (rockwool, peat, or aeroponic cloner) Under high humidity (70-80%) and low light, roots develop in 7-14 days Once rooted, the clone is transplanted and grown like any cannabis plant
Clones vs Seeds
The key advantage of clones over seeds is genetic certainty. A clone is an exact copy — you know its THC, terpenes, yield, and flower time before you plant it. Seeds introduce genetic variation, meaning each plant may produce different results. For a detailed breakdown, read our Clones vs Seeds comparison.
Clone Formats
Fresh cuts — Unrooted cuttings that you root yourself Rooted clones — Cuttings with established roots, ready to transplant Teens — 8-12 inch vegged clones that skip weeks of grow time Talls — Larger, more mature vegged plants At Prime Cuts Nursery, all clones are HLVD-tested to guarantee disease-free genetics. Browse our clone menu.
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