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title: "This baby has a damaged stem from hanging over the side of the pot. I…"
description: "This baby has a damaged stem from hanging over the side of the pot. I guess I should have tied it to a stake. Can I save it? I thought if I cut it off above…"
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author: "Sarah"
published: "2026-05-13T08:03:35.454287Z"
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# This baby has a damaged stem from hanging over the side of the pot. I…

_Posted by Sarah on 2026-05-13_

This baby has a damaged stem from hanging over the side of the pot. I guess I should have tied it to a stake. Can I save it? I thought if I cut it off above the injury, use some rooting hormone and stick it in soil?

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