# Broken stem, using masking tape? Help! **URL:** \ **Category:** Climate\ **Created:** [April 26, 2018, 7:01am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164 "2018-04-26T07:01:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jamie1234](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2bfe46/32.png) [@Jamie1234](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Jamie1234)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 7:01am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/1 "2018-04-26T07:01:16Z")
I have a minor pronlem, I hope! I was stretching some and a stem snapped but not too bad, it’s still attached. Any idea other than taping it that I can do to help it grown back together quicker. I really need to know if there’s something I can use to help it repair itself quicker. And wh as t is that neo oil, if I spelled it wrong, forgiv! ---
**Author:** ![bruinsfan33](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bruinsfan33/32/121778_2.png) [@bruinsfan33](https://ilgmforum.com/u/bruinsfan33)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 7:19am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/2 "2018-04-26T07:19:58Z")
Honey is good binding agent. With a little support. Neem oil is an insecticide ---
**Author:** ![Jamie1234](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2bfe46/32.png) [@Jamie1234](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Jamie1234)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 7:45am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/3 "2018-04-26T07:45:38Z")
@bruinsfan33 ty and for the quick response. It wasn’t hanging or anything. I just wraped it with a little mascing tape, should I still braise it and just use the tape and see what it does? ---
**Author:** ![Sasquatch](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/sasquatch/32/13794_2.png) [@Sasquatch](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Sasquatch)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 8:06am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/4 "2018-04-26T08:06:26Z")
@Jamie1234 put some honey over where the break is use your tape or I have used cloth strips about a inch wide and wrap up the damaged area for support. Good Luck with your grow ---
**Author:** ![SilentHippie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/silenthippie/32/216729_2.png) [@SilentHippie](https://ilgmforum.com/u/SilentHippie)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 10:40am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/5 "2018-04-26T10:40:46Z")
@Jamie1234 I feel your pain. I was doing a little Lst on my Gold Leaf and when I bent it over, it cracked. A little tape, some support from a pipe cleaner and I expect a full recovery. ---
**Author:** ![Countryboyjvd1971](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/countryboyjvd1971/32/102222_2.png) [@Countryboyjvd1971](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Countryboyjvd1971)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 10:53am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/6 "2018-04-26T10:53:29Z")
I agree with yhe honey then tape thing 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Switchback](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/switchback/32/115128_2.png) [@Switchback](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Switchback)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 11:27am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/7 "2018-04-26T11:27:05Z")
I broke a stem the other day with a few immature buds on it and tried to tape it. It didn’t hold, so I removed the stem completely, quick-dried the buds and smoked them. Problem solved, and the injured plant is doing fine. ---
**Author:** ![daddydays](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/daddydays/32/95541_2.png) [@daddydays](https://ilgmforum.com/u/daddydays)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 12:04pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/8 "2018-04-26T12:04:57Z")
My heart was broken once but fixed with honey and love from my wife ---
**Author:** ![Grandaddy013](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/grandaddy013/32/98577_2.png) [@Grandaddy013](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Grandaddy013)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 12:08pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/9 "2018-04-26T12:08:11Z")
I did the same thing and didn’t even know it for a couple of weeks until I lollipop it. It was broke pretty bad, but had already scared and healed No worries, still growing like a “weed” 🤙 ---
**Author:** ![Grandaddy013](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/grandaddy013/32/98577_2.png) [@Grandaddy013](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Grandaddy013)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 12:10pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/10 "2018-04-26T12:10:52Z")
![KIMG1022](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/c/7/c764018f0793d48bd8ee8682d0b41d41170301c5.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Budbrother](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/budbrother/32/144090_2.png) [@Budbrother](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Budbrother)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 3:10pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/11 "2018-04-26T15:10:42Z")
We’ve all been there many times @Jamie1234 ---
**Author:** ![Laurap](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/laurap/32/41181_2.png) [@Laurap](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Laurap)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 4:16pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/12 "2018-04-26T16:16:40Z")
Broke stem last time & didnt find out about honey till later. Mine made a knuckle at break & healrd. Theyre Very Resilient! ---
**Author:** ![1BigFella](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/aca169/32.png) [@1BigFella](https://ilgmforum.com/u/1BigFella)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2018, 8:15am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/13 "2018-04-27T08:15:04Z")
Unless you break the main stem below all the nodes, the plant will either heal or just fill in the space with other branches. These babies are VERY resilient. I actually chopped of the top third of a mother plant and within two weeks it was all back thicker than ever. ---
**Author:** ![Jamie1234](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2bfe46/32.png) [@Jamie1234](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Jamie1234)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2018, 6:56am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/14 "2018-04-29T06:56:12Z")
@1BigFella, thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Seeddog](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/seeddog/32/431094_2.png) [@Seeddog](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Seeddog)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2018, 1:59am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/15 "2018-05-07T01:59:08Z")
I had question about the honey . I’m assuming it helps seal the wound . Does anyone know if clonex gel would work and would it be beneficial ? Also when grafting they use wax to help heal and seal . I could tag the Grafting Guru but I know he is busy this time of the year . 🌿 ---
**Author:** ![Jamie1234](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2bfe46/32.png) [@Jamie1234](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Jamie1234)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2018, 6:37am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/16 "2018-05-08T06:37:41Z")
Hey @seeddog that is an awesome idea! I like it 😆😉 ---
**Author:** ![Fairieswear8oots](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/fairieswear8oots/32/100802_2.png) [@Fairieswear8oots](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Fairieswear8oots)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2018, 10:15am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/17 "2018-05-09T10:15:03Z")
@daddydays Awwwwwwww ❤❤❤ ---
**Author:** ![Countryboyjvd1971](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/countryboyjvd1971/32/102222_2.png) [@Countryboyjvd1971](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Countryboyjvd1971)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2018, 11:00am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/18 "2018-05-09T11:00:43Z")
@Switchback next time try cloning the broken stem When in flower you have a monster cropped clone Hahahaha hou be amazed at the growth once they reroot and revert back to veg Just a suggestion It what i do when i have a misfortune ---
**Author:** ![Fairieswear8oots](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/fairieswear8oots/32/100802_2.png) [@Fairieswear8oots](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Fairieswear8oots)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2018, 11:35am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/19 "2018-05-09T11:35:52Z")
How do you clone a broken stem? ---
**Author:** ![Countryboyjvd1971](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/countryboyjvd1971/32/102222_2.png) [@Countryboyjvd1971](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Countryboyjvd1971)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2018, 11:37am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164/20 "2018-05-09T11:37:24Z")
Same way you clone a cutting @Fairieswear8oots I shave the stem lightly to get outter part off then dip in cloneing powder and place in soil some use bubble cloners as well [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/broken-stem-using-masking-tape-help/19164.md?page=2)