Aqueminianswered grow question 3 years ago I'd of tried to clone them if they were detached for an extended time. It may not work but it doesn't hurt to try. I normally tape my branches back on if they snap and they re attach 90% of the time but that's immediately. If I take to long or can't get a good tape on it, I throw them in a glass of water, wrap black cloth around the cup. Put the cutting on the floor at the furthest point from the light. It normally roots in 2 weeks with root hormones or not. I always end up with a bunch of clones that I just toss out. I clone all my tops, mainline/manifold cuttings