ROFL,,,,, Anyway, I agree with part one, on clean scissors, 45 degree angle, scruffing up the outside skin,,, bla bla bla. But what I have found to be key in an aeroponic cloner is to MAKE THE CUT JUST BELOW A NODE. Remove all the leaves etc and scruff the node and stem and several strikes will pop out around the nodal area. The nodal area is prime due to it being enriched with a new growth environment. It is the best area for root development. Try it. Dewave