Broken stem

Jerbot9000

Jerbot9000

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Hey y’all, while doing some low stress training - tying down the four main branches to spread em out (I topped her twice). I guess I wasn’t low enough on the stress part and I split the stem right down the middle, about 1” long. I quickly taped it.
My question is, has anyone ever heard of using gorilla glue, the adhesive not the strain;) to glue stems and branches back together? Sounds crazy, but a well-respected gardener did it on his YouTube channel and it worked great. I’m still skeptical.
 
You did right by taping it up.

Gorilla glue has me skeptical, krazy glue is a known and proven method for fixing human wounds. I would try it in a plant, external only.

Does Gorilla Glue insta-bond?
 
Jerbot9000 said:
Hey y’all, while doing some low stress training - tying down the four main branches to spread em out (I topped her twice). I guess I wasn’t low enough on the stress part and I split the stem right down the middle, about 1” long. I quickly taped it.
My question is, has anyone ever heard of using gorilla glue, the adhesive not the strain;) to glue stems and branches back together? Sounds crazy, but a well-respected gardener did it on his YouTube channel and it worked great. I’m still skeptical.
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I would use this, it's designed for it. Glues like you speak of can cause damage to the plant. It could work but I would not chance it.

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Taping it would be better. If you glue it, it will look better and might be fine but theres a better chance you could hurt your plant. Taping it would do the same thing without the risk.
 
Kalebaiden said:
You did right by taping it up.

Gorilla glue has me skeptical, krazy glue is a known and proven method for fixing human wounds. I would try it in a plant, external only.

Does Gorilla Glue insta-bond?
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It dries in about five minutes and cures it in 24hrs. I’m gonna leave well-enough alone and stick to the tried and true method of tape. Thank you
 
Doug Dawson said:
I would use this, it's designed for it. Glues like you speak of can cause damage to the plant. It could work but I would not chance it.

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I’ve heard of this, but had no idea what it was called. Thank you
 
Jerbot9000 said:
One more question - It’s watering day (soil), do you think that would be too much stress in one day, or should I go ahead and water?
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Well if she absolutely needs water shes going to be stressed inevitably. If you can go a day and the soils ok than wait a day. But I say water her like normal. Your plants roots and ability to transpire is working fine for the plant still.
 
MintyDreadlocks said:
Well if she absolutely needs water shes going to be stressed inevitably. If you can go a day and the soils ok than wait a day. But I say water her like normal. Your plants roots and ability to transpire is working fine for the plant still.
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You’re awesome. Thank you
 
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