Broke one of my main stems - will this work?

PopeCrisco

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• Saturday at 10:25 AM

• #1

Today when repositioning some LST clips I got a little aggressive and ended up damaging my main stems where she had been topped.
The damage wasn't too bad, but if her branches were heavier it would have snapped off.


Unable to locate any tape, I Gerry rigged a ziptie to secure the plant.





TIA

 

Fish scale

Well-Known Member

• Saturday at 10:52 AM

• #2

I can't see where it's snapped, but wrapping it up in tape should help. Just make sure you don't knock it again

 

hillbill

Well-Known Member

• Saturday at 11:08 AM

• #3

If it is mending you will know in a day or 2, if it is, it will be stronger than ever in a week.

 

Obepawn

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• Saturday at 11:37 AM

• #4

I’ve used duct tape, masking tape and when those weren’t available, a regular bandaid works. Not a big deal…easily fixed.

 

HydroKid239

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• Saturday at 12:47 PM

• #5

Twist the branches between the nodes to make them more pliable when training. It will strengthen the stem after a few days as a bonus.

When I say twist I mean hold the branch at two neighboring nodes, and turn each side in the opposite direction til you hear an internal snap. Don’t be too aggressive.