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Deana

Help! I accidentally snapped the top off my billietiae while trying to put it on a moss pole. How do I save the mother plant? I put the broke part in water to propagate it that was since it had a node on it. Anything helps

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  1. ilovebathrobes

    The mother plant will likely be fine, just a little stunted at first. Just keep taking care of the original plant the same way you were before the break. She will eventually create a new growth point and start pushing out new growth from there.

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  2. Huskylover💕

    🌿 1. For the broken top (the cutting) You already did the right thing by placing it in water — nice job! To ensure it roots well: • Keep at least one node (the bump where a leaf and aerial root come out) underwater. • Use filtered or distilled water and change it every 3–4 days. • Keep it in bright, indirect light — no direct sun. • Optional: Add a drop of liquid rooting hormone or a little Superthrive to encourage faster rooting. • Once the roots are 2–3 inches long, pot it up in a chunky aroid mix (e.g., orchid bark + perlite + coco coir). ⸻ 🌱 2. For the mother plant Don’t worry — it will likely bounce back: • Leave the broken spot untouched (do not seal with wax or cinnamon unless it looks mushy). • Keep the soil slightly moist but not wet, as overwatering can lead to rot while it’s healing. • Ensure it’s getting bright, indirect light and stable warmth (no cold drafts). • Within a few weeks to a couple of months, it should push out new growth from a dormant node near the break. ⸻ 🪴 Bonus Tip: If you want to speed up new growth from the mother plant: • You can lightly mist or wipe the node area to keep it from drying out too much. • Make sure it has good humidity (around 60% or higher if possible).

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    • Campbell

      use ur own brain not chatgpt

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    • Huskylover💕

      It helps me just wanted to help..

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  3. Snail Diva

    Since this is a thick stem, I personally let it dry a few hours before putting in water. But yes it will be fine!

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