Broke one of my new tops

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Hello guys, first time grower here, hope someone can help me on this.
I’ve topped one of my plant at the 3rd node, and she was growing great!
3 days ago i was LSTing it,and I’ve almost broke one of my new tops,
The top is still attached like by an half, but within a couple of hours the leaves started to get droopy,
So I’ve used some electrical tape to stay firm in his place.
After 3 days it seems like it has stopped to grow, while the other is getting huge.
Should i cut it off and leave just the other top (so is like I haven’t topped it and can focus just for one top)?
I’d like to switch to flowering next week, should i just leave it and see if it will start to grow again?
And is it normal they are so bushy?
One pics show where i taped it, the other to show how big is the other top!
Closet grow
Quantum board 260w
Amnesia haze
Thanks in advance!
 
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BudBogart

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You did the right thing tying it back up. Electrical tape not the best choice but if that’s all you had...
I would watch it a couple more days. It will either continue to wither or show signs of recovery by that time.
A couple more days chance to recover won’t hurt the overall plant growth. If the branch does recover it will be at least as strong as normal.
 
Jimster

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Your branch will probably stall for a while, but as long as the drooping leaves doesn't get too bad, I wouldlet it go as it will eventually heal itself. If it keeps drooping and is getting worse, I would remove it from the plant and either plant it into a pot full of dirt, you might be able to re-root it. A cup of water works too. Since you aren't in flowering, the plant should recover pretty quick. Good job with the tape...it works!
 
Edinburgh

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I did the same thing, I put some aloe in the wound and tied it tight with a thing piece of duct tape, no lie in the end that branches had more flower, don't cut it off unless it is clearly dieing , it may take a bit to recover, but I did it twice and it worked both times, good luck!
 
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