The daily rain could be the problem. The plants don't do well constantly wet, or nearly so, soil. In such instances, likely to end up with bacterial rot. If that's what's wrong, portions of the affected stem will will be soft or even mushy. Likely also smell bad. If that's the case, yes, best to start over.

Hi Caz. IÂm sorry to hear you have been victimized by such selfish and immoral people. This is why many people donÂt allow others to see their gardens or greenhouses. A few years back I had a common inexpensive plant with a great deal of sentimental value stolen off my front porch while it was in full bloom. It didnÂt cost much to replace the plant, but no value can be placed on what the original plant meant to me. I think many people with only a casual interest in horticulture donÂt understand how attached many plant lovers become to specific plants. On to your questions. If you cut the plant, the stump will grow new branches for the poachers to steal in the future. Why not dig up the whole plant and transplant it? Assuming you are able to dig the plant up, it will reroot, and given time and freedom from poachers may grow again into a balanced plant. Just make sure the new site has great drainage. Bill (togodad) has posted pictures on this forum showing how to provide support for large plants until they can stand on their own. If you do cut the plant, do not seal the bottom of the cutting. A straight or diagonal cutting are both fine; a diagonal cut will provide a larger surface for roots to emerge from. Seal or place something above the stump to keep it dry and protect it from rot and hope the young branches that emerge will not attract attention for a few years. STOP THE PRESSES! As I reread what I just wrote, I think the best solution would be to cut the branch and then dig up the stump and root it in a very large pot as if it were a giant center cutting. Philip

as long as it is putting out leaves like that, I would water it and let it dry for several days. It looks like it is putting out an inflo so you might have flowers. Do Not pull it or disturb it at this point just let it continue to grow.

The brown furniture is not my favorite and we won’t replace till the kids get a little older but I need some life to this place. I don’t have anything on the walls, or throw pillows etc. I want to make it cozy, modern and not feel like a man cave wirh how dark the furniture is haha I appreciate your help! Thank you