Broken stem, can it be fixed?

ARbuilder · #1 (**permalink**) 04-15-2009, 06:55 PM

I have a Telegraph plant that somehow about 3 inches from the top got pinched or something and i found it hanging over. For right now i have a piece of coat hanger and two small hair clips holding it around the brake.

What should i do or is it done for?

HewesHort · #2 (**permalink**) 04-15-2009, 10:40 PM

is the stem severed or just bent? either way if there is a node below the damaged spot it should sprout back.

ARbuilder · #3 (**permalink**) 04-16-2009, 05:15 AM

It was bent. There is a node right at the bend. Should i cut it?

HewesHort · #4 (**permalink**) 04-16-2009, 10:42 AM

let it go, unless the plant starts to die back past the bent. its more than likely the plant will heal itself and the bent stem will begin to grow agian in a few weeks. if the top completely dies, trim it off with a clean sharp pair of scissors or pruners.

ARbuilder · #5 (**permalink**) 04-17-2009, 07:12 AM

Thanks for the help. Ill keep an eye on it. I've noticed today that the leaves are up like they should be so it is looking like it might be alright.

HewesHort · #6 (**permalink**) 04-17-2009, 10:10 AM

if it has been a couple days and the leaves arent wilting you should be fine.

glad i could help and good luck!

ARbuilder · #7 (**permalink**) 04-19-2009, 07:18 PM

Its looking good, no wilting. A few of the leaves are getting brown spots on the edges but not near the bend.