What is a cannabis clone?

A cannabis clone is a cutting, such as a branch, that is cut off of a living marijuana plant, which will then grow into a plant itself. A clone has the same genetic makeup as the plant it was taken from, which is called the mother plant.

A typical clone is about 6 inches in length, give or take, and after cutting it off the mother plant, the clone is put into a medium such as a root cube and given a hormone to encourage root growth.

After roots develop, it is then transplanted into a pot or the ground, and it will grow like any weed plant.  

Why clone cannabis plants?

Growing weed from seeds can be complicated, and starting from clones can be a lot easier. Clones will save you time—they need time to root out, but you don’t have to germinate seeds, which will shave off a month or so of the growing process. 

Clones will also save space in your garden. With seeds, you have to grow many out and sex them out to identify and get rid of the males. Also, usually some seeds don’t germinate. You’ll need extra space for all those seeds, and they might not even turn into full plants. 

Taking a clone from a plant you already have is also free. You just need to invest in some supplies. Although, you can buy clones from a dispensary as well 

One of the best things about clones is they are exact genetic replicas of the mother plant from which they were taken. If you have a particular marijuana plant you like, because of its appearance, smell, effects, or something else, you can take clones of it and grow it again and again. 

There is some speculation that clones can degrade over time based on environment stressors and other factors, but that is open to debate.

In conclusion, cloning cannabis plants offers a practical and efficient way to grow marijuana. It saves time and space, ensures genetic consistency, and allows growers to replicate the traits of their favorite plants. While there are debates about potential genetic degradation over time, proper care and growing practices can help maintain the quality of clones. Overall, it's a reliable method for cultivating cannabis with predictable results.