Adding supports stakes to established roots?

[Bgreenheadband]

I have very bushy plants, and need to bend them out to make sure I have enough ceiling height after the stretch. I added a good amount of steaks to the pot, before transplanting, but would like to add more as it stretches. Can I damage root balls, or structures by jamming stakes into the coco for support and training? I have always tried to add steaks before the roots expand to their new pot.

thanks for info.

 

[stonedar]

yes, you will damage them but not enough to hurt anything. wherever the roots get broken they will branch and start growing again.

 

[dreadedhead]

push the stakes down in the corner of the pots and you will be fine