Cheese plant trunk snapped in the middle due to lack of support

Georgie Saunders

Is there anything I can do to save my large cheese plant? It snapped due to the weight. Entirely my fault due to lack of support.

devastated here. Can anyone help??

please see picture

Dovefromabove

Georgie, to post a pic click on the little tree icon above where you type your post and follow the instructions 

Georgie Saunders

 

Georgie Saunders

Sooooo upset here!!

Georgie Saunders

The leaves below the snap are very old. The snap happened below new growth which is the majority of the plant!!

Dovefromabove

Sad, but I think it will resprout from the base, given some tlc and time.  

I'd repot it with some good compost and this time incorporate a moss pole http://www.indoor-plants.co.uk/mosspole.htm to support the plant.  

Good luck  

Georgie Saunders

Thank you. I've cut some young branches and got in water in hope they'll sprout roots. Do u know how long that may take?? Also should I cut the snapped branch completely away considering where the snap is or is there any hope that something may come back on that branch??

Dovefromabove

Never tried it myself, but here are some ideas ......

 

http://www.bhg.com/advice/gardening/indoor-plants/how-do-i-propagate-a-philodendron/

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-philodendron-water-24834.html 

 

Good luck 

Georgie Saunders

Thank u