raydomz
Shohin
Let me just preface by saying that I have not had any UPS problems until now..
I ordered a double trunk Arakawa from Marc over at the growing grounds(after all of this, DO NOT recommend) last week and today I came home hoping to see my box sitting on the porch. Well there it was, the top a little pushed in buy nothing to be concerned about I thought. So I proceeded to open the box and my first cause for alarm was the sound of ceramic on ceramic, not good.
I pulled the tree out delicately to find that the pot was destroyed(luckily the pieces were held together by the plastic wrap placed around the base for shipping...first problem..the second is what I'm worried about..
The next thing I notice is that the top 3-4" of the apex is split(remember the pushed in box top I mentioned?). Maybe about an inch deep, and just about right down the center from where the limb juts out. *edit* I should probably mention the part that snapped is about 3/4" in diameter.
I apologize for the crap pictures, it was getting dark and I was a little frantic trying to think of how to save this branch
So, here is my question:
The break looked like it was pretty fresh, so my immediate plan of action was to grab some wire and sealant. I pulled the branch back in to place and tied it across with wire, very tightly, no movement remained. I then generously applied sealant along the remaining crack. To be honest I was so freaked out about losing the apex that I didn't stop to think. I have not had to do this sort of repair before, I have only read about it. I am wondering what my chances are of it being saved?
The leaves showed no sign of distress, and there was quite a lot of wood still holding it on. I am just concerned, even if it makes it, will the wood ever re-join?
Thanks in advance for any help and sorry for the long read!
(I will get some more pictures up tomorrow showing my repair job if it helps).
I ordered a double trunk Arakawa from Marc over at the growing grounds(after all of this, DO NOT recommend) last week and today I came home hoping to see my box sitting on the porch. Well there it was, the top a little pushed in buy nothing to be concerned about I thought. So I proceeded to open the box and my first cause for alarm was the sound of ceramic on ceramic, not good.
I pulled the tree out delicately to find that the pot was destroyed(luckily the pieces were held together by the plastic wrap placed around the base for shipping...first problem..the second is what I'm worried about..
The next thing I notice is that the top 3-4" of the apex is split(remember the pushed in box top I mentioned?). Maybe about an inch deep, and just about right down the center from where the limb juts out. *edit* I should probably mention the part that snapped is about 3/4" in diameter.
I apologize for the crap pictures, it was getting dark and I was a little frantic trying to think of how to save this branch
So, here is my question:
The break looked like it was pretty fresh, so my immediate plan of action was to grab some wire and sealant. I pulled the branch back in to place and tied it across with wire, very tightly, no movement remained. I then generously applied sealant along the remaining crack. To be honest I was so freaked out about losing the apex that I didn't stop to think. I have not had to do this sort of repair before, I have only read about it. I am wondering what my chances are of it being saved?
The leaves showed no sign of distress, and there was quite a lot of wood still holding it on. I am just concerned, even if it makes it, will the wood ever re-join?
Thanks in advance for any help and sorry for the long read!
(I will get some more pictures up tomorrow showing my repair job if it helps).
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