{"product_id":"x-stream-aeroponic-propagator","title":"X-Stream Aeroponic Propagator – Cloner for Cuttings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoot cuttings in mist and air, ready to plant on in days\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eX-Stream Aeroponic Propagator\u003c\/strong\u003e roots cuttings in a \u003cstrong\u003emisting chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of a growing medium. Each cutting sits in a mesh pot held by a sponge clone collar, with its stem hanging into the reservoir, where a submersible pump drives a \u003cstrong\u003efine spray of water and nutrient\u003c\/strong\u003e around the base of the stem around the clock. With constant moisture, plenty of oxygen and nothing for new roots to push through, cuttings root fast and evenly – Global Air Supplies, who make the X-Stream range, quote cuttings \u003cstrong\u003eready to transplant in as little as 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. It comes complete in \u003cstrong\u003e40, 80 and 120 site\u003c\/strong\u003e versions, so it suits anything from a regular round of cuttings to a full propagation room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear propagator lid\u003c\/strong\u003e with large adjustable butterfly vents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmersible pump\u003c\/strong\u003e with stand, suction pads and sponge pre-filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH-shaped spray assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e with adjustable spray heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesh pots and sponge clone collars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport trays\u003c\/strong\u003e that hold the pots over the mist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast rooting\u003c\/strong\u003e – cuttings ready to transplant in as little as \u003cstrong\u003e10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo growing medium needed\u003c\/strong\u003e, so no cubes to over-water and less risk of pests and disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStronger, thicker roots\u003c\/strong\u003e that cut the risk of transplant shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVented lid\u003c\/strong\u003e to hold humidity early on, then open gradually to harden plants off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck progress without disturbing plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, with easy access to the pump and tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant into anything\u003c\/strong\u003e – soil, coco, rockwool or any hydroponic system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSlow, patchy rooting and transplant shock\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCuttings in cubes or plugs can sit for weeks while the medium stays too wet or dries out, stems soften at the base and the ones that do root arrive with a thin, uneven root system. That holds the whole batch back and makes transplant shock more likely. In the X-Stream every stem gets the same oxygen-rich mist, so \u003cstrong\u003eroot development\u003c\/strong\u003e is quick and even, roots are clean and visible, and the batch can be moved on together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide each cutting into the slit of a sponge collar so at least \u003cstrong\u003e2cm of stem\u003c\/strong\u003e shows below it, then sit the collar in a mesh pot in the support tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the reservoir with \u003cstrong\u003eplain water\u003c\/strong\u003e to just below the spray bars, fit the lid and run the pump \u003cstrong\u003econtinuously, 24 hours a day\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the water at \u003cstrong\u003e22-26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e (an optional submersible heater fixed to the bottom of the reservoir helps in a cold room) and the propagator itself at around \u003cstrong\u003e18-22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a spot with a steady temperature, out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight the cuttings with low-heat propagation lights sitting in the grooves along the lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003eno nutrient until roots appear\u003c\/strong\u003e; then top the water back up to the spray bars and add a gentle feed if you wish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen roots show, open the vents a little more each day, then take the lid off for a couple of days to harden off before transplanting into a medium at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aeroponic propagator (misting cloner) with reservoir, pump, spray assembly and vented lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSites:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40, 80 or 120 cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (L x W x H):\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 Site 59 x 41 x 40cm; 80 Site 77.5 x 61 x 44cm; 120 Site 114 x 62 x 49cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 Site 14 litres; 80 Site 25 litres; 120 Site 40 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump:\u003c\/strong\u003e Submersible, runs continuously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear, with large adjustable butterfly vents and light grooves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 Site 2 x 45cm (18in); 80 Site 2 x 60cm (24in); 120 Site 2 or 4 x 90cm (36in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22-26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed – sponge collars and mesh pots supplied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rooting cuttings for soil, coco, rockwool or hydroponic systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need rockwool or rooting cubes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The cuttings sit in sponge collars in mesh pots and root straight into the mist, so no cubes, plugs or other medium are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShould the pump run all the time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. The maker's instructions are to switch the sprinkler on when the cuttings go in and run it continuously until they are ready to move on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I heat the water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. A small submersible aquarium-style heater in the reservoir holds the water at the recommended 22-26°C and speeds rooting in a cold room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhen can I start feeding?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eRun plain water until roots appear, then top up to the level of the spray bars and add nutrient at a gentle rate if you want to feed before transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eChoose by how many cuttings you take at a time. The 120 site needs about 114 x 62cm of space and two or four 90cm lights; the 40 site fits a 59 x 41cm shelf with two 45cm lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/x-stream-heated-propagator-adjustable-thermostat-propagation-system\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/propagator-x-stream-small-heated-propagator-with-thermostat-36839670251735.webp?v=1773498982\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"X-Stream Heated Propagator\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eX-Stream Heated Propagator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eHarden off rooted cuttings before transplanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hailea-water-heaters\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/Hailea-Water-Heaters-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1746905285\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Hailea Water Heaters\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eHailea Water Heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003e50W heater holds the reservoir at 22-26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sunblaster-complete-led-propagation-lights\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/propagation-light-kit-12-30cm-8w-sunblaster-complete-led-propagation-lights-1186760774.png?v=1785315640\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"SunBlaster Complete LED Propagation Light\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eSunBlaster Complete LED Propagation Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eLow-heat lights in 45, 60 and 90cm lengths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"G.A.S","offers":[{"title":"40 Site","offer_id":53931123179786,"sku":"PRP-GASX-001-01","price":102.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 Site","offer_id":53931123212554,"sku":"PRP-GASX-001-02","price":151.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 Site","offer_id":53931123245322,"sku":"PRP-GASX-001-03","price":196.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/x-stream-aeroponic-propagator-40-site-1.jpg?v=1792296304","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/x-stream-aeroponic-propagator","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}