Stem snapped off! What to do?

tortie

Active Member

• Feb 27, 2014

• #1

One of my bottom side stems snapped off just now while I was trying to adjust it under my screen. I just taped it back on for support. Anything else i should do?

Sorry for the sideway pics. I dunno why it does this everytime I try to post directly from my iphone.

 

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BSD0621

Well-Known Member

• Feb 27, 2014

• #2

If it snapped off completely you are pretty much fucked. Taping it, with a good seal, MIGHT save it.

 

topfuel29

Well-Known Member

• Feb 27, 2014

• #3

If you can tape it up good, and get the pieces close together she will heal her self
Sorta like Grafting, but you didn't want to do it LoL
You should be okay, like I said if you can take the pieces close together.

Good Luck on Your Grow.

 

tortie

Active Member

• Mar 1, 2014

• #4

The big leaves have wilted dry but the new growth seems to be alive and well. :crossing fingers:

 

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white1340

Member

• Mar 1, 2014

• #5

I snap mine all the time when I am supercropping. I never thought taping was the answer because that wound will need air. All I ever do is take some twine and very loosly wrap it around the broken brance and tie it to a strong branch. You will be able to take the string off in about 4-5 days and will never know what happened. Usually makes the plant stronger

 

ilyaas123

Well-Known Member

• Mar 1, 2014

• #6

If it has completely snapped off then make a fresh cut on both ends so they are the same size and can be easily healed up by taping it up.

 

bird mcbride

Well-Known Member

• Mar 1, 2014

• #7

Seed plants are much more prone to breakage than clones.

 

tortie

Active Member

• Mar 1, 2014

• #8

Thanks for the tips and encouragement guys!

 

tortie

Active Member

• Mar 2, 2014

• #9

The once limp stem has stood up on its own now. Looks like shes gonna make it! Thanks!!