The first two pics are of the entire plant, the third a macro of the connection of the tether to the plant. My friend's plants, doing an indoor grow in Colorado.
Notice the main stem is about at a 20 degree angle to the soil, the plastic tie has ample space for growth, and the arrows indicating the nodes that are exposed to light now, as before they were shaded. The metal prongs of the tether are buried nearly to the bottom of this 4 gallon container. Reportedly there was too much stress on the plant tying it to the side of the container because the plant is so short. Apparently this is a permanent LST, started by very gradual bending that took 3 days to complete.
The top will be allowed to grow taller and then tethethered to the side of the container. This will continue as the top grows until the container is completely circled, then the top will be cut off and cloned. Colas should grow from the newly exposed nodes seeking to establish themselves as the new "top". Right now the plant is 5 weeks old.
Obviously not a technique for the comercial grower, but for enthusiasts the results may be interesting.
