Yeah, what you hear on YouTube is wrong 🙂 While it's true that caution is necessary when sourcing clones, it's not as black and white as never accepting them from outside sources. In fact, reputable clone companies like the one I run in Thailand supply thousands of clones each month to growers for various reasons—whether it's to kickstart their operations, replace previously bad genetics, or avoid scams from other companies .
We even offer original US clones from renowned breeders like Seed Junky's its the only original "Wedding Cake" cut available in the world for a premium price, showcasing the value and exclusivity of certain strains. Some strains are only available as clones, and each phenotype is unique—making them highly sought after and irreplaceable. 20 years ago people paid up to 20.000$ per clone for the first strains that turn purple.
Breeding and clone exchanges are common practices among professional growers and breeders globally. For instance, recent collaborations like the Greenhouse Amsterdam strain SLH X RS11
featuring an RS11 clone from DeoFarm, selected by Doja and Wizard Tr ees, highlights how clones are integral to developing new and exciting genetics.
And about the pests like spider mites—well, that's part of the game. If you skip proper quarantine and integrated pest management (IPM) practices, you're inviting trouble regardless of where your clones come from. It's all about responsible handling and care, no matter the source.