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title: "Hello! I bought this beautiful begonia today from Lowe’s and I’m…"
description: "Hello! I bought this beautiful begonia today from Lowe’s and I’m wondering if leaving these little wire ties with these steaks will stunt the growth? I’m a…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/SwYwRpecS5WVMaETqEYOcQ"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "mossylaug"
published: "2024-02-28T18:58:27.163727Z"
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# Hello! I bought this beautiful begonia today from Lowe’s and I’m…

_Posted by mossylaug on 2024-02-28_

Hello! I bought this beautiful begonia today from Lowe’s and I’m wondering if leaving these little wire ties with these steaks will stunt the growth? I’m a newer plant momma so really advice regarding this baby would be greatly appreciated!!!!!

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## 2 comments

### Morgan commented on 2024-02-28

I’m not a begonia expert at all. But my understanding is they can benefit from staking, and I have my own polka dot staked. If you’re worried, you may want to loosen the ties just a bit, but just being staked in general isn’t a problem. :)

#### mossylaug replied on 2024-02-28

I loosened them !!! Thank you so much!!!!

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