Frequently Asked Questions About Cannabis Clones

Cannabis clones are cuttings taken from a mature mother plant. Each cutting is genetically identical to the mother, so the strain, terpene profile, potency potential, and growth traits are already locked in. Clones skip the seedling phase entirely and give you a head start on the vegetative cycle.

Testing is up to each vendor. I Want Clones is a marketplace that works only with trusted, approved vendors who focus on shipping healthy clones. Vendors make sure clones leave their hands free of visible pests, mold, and disease. If HLVd testing matters to you, contact IWC before you order.

Ready-to-Ship clones are already cut and rooted. They ship promptly after you order. Cut-to-Order clones get cut after your order lands. The vendor has up to three weeks to cut, root, and ship. You’ll get status updates and tracking once the order moves.

Clones ship within the United States by USPS Priority / Second Day or UPS Next Day (see Shipping & Policies). Clones don’t ship outside the U.S. An adult signature (21+) is required on delivery because of current regulations.

Current rules require an adult signature on live plant shipments of this type. The carrier fee gets passed through at cost — IWC doesn’t mark it up.

Most clones push a solid root system in 7 to 14 days after cutting, depending on the strain, environment, and method. Keep humidity high (around 75–85%), temperatures steady (72–78°F), and light intensity lower during the first week. That combination gets them established faster.

Pull them out of the packaging right away. Put them under low-intensity light (T5 or a dimmed LED). Mist the leaves lightly and keep the humidity up — a dome or humidity tray works. Don’t blast them with high light or heavy feed for the first 3–5 days while they acclimate. Ramp the light up once you see new growth.

Absolutely. Just harden them off first. Over 5–7 days, gradually give them more direct sun, wind, and temperature swings before they go in the ground or outdoor pots. Starting them inside and moving them out in late spring usually gives the strongest start.

Neither is automatically better. It depends on what you’re trying to do. Clones are cut from a female mother plant, with known genetics and a faster start. Seeds give you genetic diversity and the chance to hunt unique phenos. Plenty of growers run both.

Vendors make sure clones leave their hands free of visible pests, mold, and disease. If a clone arrives damaged, dead, or clearly unhealthy, contact IWC within 3 days of delivery and include clear photos of the plants and the packaging. IWC reviews each claim under the claims process.

Selection rotates based on mother health, demand, and production cycles. Check the current inventory for what’s live right now.

Clones are already mature tissue, so they can be flipped to flower sooner. Seed-grown plants need extra time to reach maturity. In practice, a lot of growers finish 2–4 weeks earlier with clones of the same strain.