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title: "The new leaf on the far right is so big and heavy it’s causing the…"
description: "The new leaf on the far right is so big and heavy it’s causing the whole stem to lean back! I think it’s causing the plant a lot of stress since some older…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Elizabeth"
published: "2024-12-03T02:03:31.147519Z"
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# The new leaf on the far right is so big and heavy it’s causing the…

_Posted by Elizabeth on 2024-12-03_

The new leaf on the far right is so big and heavy it’s causing the whole stem to lean back! I think it’s causing the plant a lot of stress since some older leaves started turning brown at the tips. Is it best to prune the new leaf? Or should I add a pole even though the aerial roots haven’t fully grown?

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## 3 comments

### Elizabeth commented on 2024-12-03

Another angle for reference

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Y51_y3qoH5hbzaLYDhp5SEKhnGEzwXwMJNyt6Od2k1Q/OMcgbrN8Tq6glBbMbp7S_A.webp?size=large)

### Kades commented on 2024-12-03

You can definitely add a pole! Moss pole will help aerial roots grown but you’ll probably have to train it onto the pole with some plant Velcro. Coco coir works too, the aerial roots just won’t grow into it

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-12-03

They love a climb. They don't have to form aerials to prefer it.

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