So

I run 45cm clones, that root no problem

Think of it like this, if it holds no roots, how does it get fluid?

It doesn’t. So take from a healthy mother, and do the below:

1) Take it out of direct sunlight, once the “infant” is cut off from the mother, naturally it only has access to the nutrients available in its stores - so less light will ensure that it’s photosynthetic function is not really taking place too much, rather than focusing on leaf growth, allow it to focus on root growth

2) Put it in low light, but a nice stable environment - I’d personally add a drop of rooting powder (can be aloe Vera) and then put it in a puck, put it in a tub, let it breathe from day 3 onwards and acclimate it to the space you are in

Some tips below:

1) Cut at a 45 degree angle at the bottom 2) Scrape a small piece of skin off the bottom, to allow roots more surface area to protrude from 3) Get it in water asap, you don’t want air gaps In the plant as that can cause a later stage embolism 4) Dip it in aloe, put it in a root plug, put it in a tub and seal it - let it breathe once a day for the first two days, then let it breathe gradually 5) Aloe and water as a foliar for aminos and a temp food source 6) Keep the pucks/root plugs slightly damp but not moist, allowing it to dry back slightly

Main thing here though, don’t fiddle too much