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title: "I moved a clip and foolishly and accidentally put it on wrong and it…"
description: "I moved a clip and foolishly and accidentally put it on wrong and it bit into a nice new spike that has lots of growth. Will those bite marks stunt the amazing…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/65a750b232f1cd797f8220b2"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "K"
published: "2024-01-17T03:59:46.078Z"
language: "en"
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# I moved a clip and foolishly and accidentally put it on wrong and it…

_Posted by K on 2024-01-17_

I moved a clip and foolishly and accidentally put it on wrong and it bit into a nice new spike that has lots of growth. Will those bite marks stunt the amazing growth that’s coming in (it’s the left spike in the photo)?

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## 3 comments

### Jen commented on 2024-01-17

Probably not a big deal. The scrape doesn’t seem to be by a growth node or too close to a flower bud- and if so, it would likely only affect that small area, not the entire flower spike. That being said- keep an eye on it, any cut is a wound and just like on our own bodies, leaves the plant open to the possibility of infection. She looks like a very vigorous hybrid though, very healthy, so I wouldn’t stay up nights worrying about it. In future, those clips are best used on spikes that have already matured and hardened off a bit more. When still very young and tender, try using something a little softer (I’ve seen people use ribbon or yarn with great success) if you are looking to train the newer spikes.

#### K replied on 2024-01-17

Thanks! I’ve read before that putting cinnamon on plant wounds is effective. Worth doing it here or leave it alone to heal on its own?

### Haks commented on 2024-01-17

No

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