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You'll note a significant deviation from standard cloning advice in my method.
While many old grow guides recommend taking tiny cuttings with few leaves or even cutting leaf blades in half, misting often and whatnot, high humidity isn't necessary if the cutting is able to pick up sufficient water via the stem. High humidity can more often than not induce fungal probs like powdery mildew on leaves.
If the rooting medium has been kept too wet, there's a possibility that stem rot may set in, blocking water uptake and causing wilt. This is often mistaken for wilt caused by low humidity. New growers often unfortunately compound an overwatering condition with an overhumid condition... and it all comes to tears.
If the rooting medium is properly just damp and slightly warmed, rooting is quick and reliable- without misting or humidomes.
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