Why
don't the leaves need misting?
The
air pump forces air through a bubble stone sitting on the bottom
of the tank, this causes warm humid air to rise past the leaves
and keep them moist. Not only does this cut out the need to
mist them, but because the water can be dosed with a rooting
accelerant this will feed the leaves also.
Will
the rockwool cubes dry out?
The rockwool cubes are suspended
in a polystyrene cell tray that floats with the water continuously
sitting ¼ the way up the cubes keeping them nice and moist.
If
the cubes are wet all the time will the cuttings rot?
In most cases cuttings that are left in stationary
water for long periods of time can be affected by fungal problems.
To overcome this possible problem the RapidCloneT continuously
oxygenates the water with the air pump, this is an excellent
way to deter any fungal problems. The option of safely adding
a fungal deterrent to the tank is also explained in the manual.
What
about controlling the humidity?
There are three items working together to control
the humidity. The governed heat pad ensures a warm water temp,
the air pump injects the air at the rate of 100ltr/per hour,
and the gaps in the lids are in ratio to the air pump output
to keep a perfect and constant humidity level between 70% -
80% day and night.
Will
the RapidCloneT reduce the time for the cuttings to root?
No, it will still take the normal amount of time;
this is usually between 8 - 14 days depending on the strength
and type of plant you are taking cuttings from. However, due
to the cuttings receiving the perfect environment in the RapidCloneT
they will surprise you by forming larger clusters of roots that
explode out of the bottom of the cubes resembling a thick healthy
jungle.
Why
are other automated cuttings units more expensive?
Because most other automated units use techniques
such as NFT, Aeroponics or Flood and Drain, they need extra
equipment to operate e.g. water pumps, misters, valves, extra
plumbing etc. The RapidCloneT operates by a method known as
deep water culture, the very first form of hydroponics. It's
simple, it works well, and requires less technical components.
All automated systems described above perform well, but the
RapidClone is available at a much better price.
What
types of plants are suitable for the RapidCloneT?
This unit has great success with all types of
plants; any plant that has the gene ability to be reproduced
via the cuttings method will thrive in the RapidCloneT. This
unit is ideal for the hydroponics or home garden enthusiasts,
a great way to multiply, introduce, swap, or sell a wide variety
of plants.
