Bucket Mist cloner, DIY

[franklazar26]

I’m building my own cheapo mist cloner. 5 gal bucket, some holes cut in the lid, foam to hold the cuttings, 90gph pump with a 360 sprayer toward the top to hit the cuttings. I don’t know what kind of rooting hormone I will use but probably some gel..

Has anyone used these to do citrus cuttings? I have a buddy who claims to do this a lot and have great success. He keeps light low and it on 24/7, water temps around 60F. I wanted to try my luck! He says he barely ever used hormone and his calamondin rooted 100% of the time after 2 weeks.

[SeaWalnut]

Check out the foggers made for terariums.I think they use ultrasound .

Found one real cheap.https://www.ebay.com/p/2115416254?iid=372856098568&rt=nc

[franklazar26]

Check out the foggers made for terariums.I think they use ultrasound .

Found one real cheap.https://www.ebay.com/p/2115416254?iid=372856098568&rt=nc

Perhaps using one of these instead of a pump and spray head?

[lebmung]

Other than propagating rootstock I don't see any utility, except for some varieties. Plus seedling are more vigorous in growth than cuttings. Citrus need a little bit dry environment too much humidity won't do any good.

[franklazar26]

I have a lot of lemons that I wish to give out to friends and family and spread the love of citrus in this northern climate haha. I probably wouldn’t use it to root harder things like oranges and such. I see those have more benefits grafting than anything else. But thank you! I ordered parts today and I will await their arrival to build this thing

[SeaWalnut]

Check out the foggers made for terariums.I think they use ultrasound .

Found one real cheap.https://www.ebay.com/p/2115416254?iid=372856098568&rt=nc

Perhaps using one of these instead of a pump and spray head?

Its better than a pump and spray for your project.Look for those that work at 24 volts because you avoid electric shock failure.
Here is a short video to see how it works.https://youtu.be/Lwz3a7pwHWM

[Vlad]

Is fungal growth a problem with mist cloners?

[franklazar26]

Thank you seawalnut! I will have to look and see! They seem to be much cheaper than pumps and easier to maintain.

Vlad, I believe that if you keep the temps cold enough, my friend said keep water temps around 65/70F you don’t have issues with fungus or bacteria. You can also probably use a food grade peroxide to keep pathogens at bay.

[lebmung]

Is fungal growth a problem with mist cloners?

Sure it is

[Seanny]

Those units run at 220V.
You may need $$ transformer.

[SeaWalnut]

Those units run at 220V.
You may need $$ transformer.

The chinese one in the first link its 24 V.