Milkweed rooting experiment UPDATED

Two days ago, I found one of the two new branches on my Texas milkweed (Asclepias texana) broken and lying on the ground. Oh, no! That was my first reaction. Then I looked closer. The damage appeared to be recent so I trimmed off the end and stuck it in a glass of water. As you see above, it perked up!

I just now dipped the stem in a root stimulator and potted it. Then I wrapped some plastic around it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! I'd love to have another Texas milkweed, but I wouldn't have wanted to get one at the expense of a young one.

APRIL 4, 2016 UPDATE See photo below. The top growth appears to be somewhat hanging in there.

 APRIL 9, 2016 UPDATE–Top growth looking good! 

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APRIL16, 2016–I'm taking off the greenhouse effect and letting my Texas milkweed go on its own. BECAUSE IT'S TRYING TO PUT ON A BLOOM! (Photos below)