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Terryn

I bought this beautiful girl today and I was wondering if anyone thought she might need to be staked for support or if I should just leave her? The 4 big top leaves are doing great but there’s two at the bottom that are looking a little droopy.

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  1. Colin

    Mine eventually start to droop right around the time a new shoot is coming out. I let them droop for a bit and then when they start turning color I cut them off. And the cycle continues. Each of my two “trunks” will have 2-3 leaves on it a time. The new shoots typically stand up straighter naturally. It’s done this for the 2.5 years I’ve had it. I tried staking it a couple times but it never looked quite right.

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  2. CactusJack

    I may try cutting mine back as well, as I have a lot of droopy and new shots after re-potting

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  3. Carafaye

    I have the same plant (Fred) just got him Saturday. I’m following for support because he’s so dramatic and droopy

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