Cloning is the art of growing identical copies from a proven mother plant. No seed purchase, no sex risk – and always the same proven profile.
Anyone who has found an exceptionally good cannabis plant – perfect aroma, strong effect, good growth – wants to preserve that genetics. The only way: cloning. With cuttings, unlimited genetically identical plants can be grown as long as a healthy mother plant is available.
## What Is Cloning?
Cloning means cutting a shoot from a mother plant, rooting it, and growing it as a new plant. The result is genetically identical to the mother plant – same cannabinoid and terpene profile, same growth pattern, same sex (always female if the mother is female).
## The Mother Plant
Not every plant makes a good mother plant. Ideal properties: healthy and vigorous; proven in effect profile and yield; at least 8 weeks old; kept in the vegetative phase (12+ hours light daily).
## Step-by-Step: Taking Cuttings
1. Identify a healthy side shoot (5–15 cm, 2–3 nodes) 2. Make an angled cut (45°) just below a node with a sterile blade 3. Remove all lower leaves that would enter the substrate 4. Immediately dip the end in rooting gel 5. Insert into prepared, moist rooting medium 6. Place under cover at 22–26 °C and 80–95% RH 7. Mist 2× daily – do not water
After 7–14 days, white roots appear. The clone can then be transferred to normal substrate.
## KCanG Context
The KCanG allows private individuals to grow a maximum of three female flowering plants. Cuttings in the vegetative phase do not count against this limit – but having more than three flowering plants is outside what is permitted.
About this article
Written and reviewed by the BlattWerk e.V. editorial team — licensed cultivation association in Hildesheim. Our articles are based on current legislation, scientific publications and our practical experience as a Cannabis Social Club.
Last updated: 2026-06-17 · Found an error or something missing? Let us know
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