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title: "I recently (a few weeks ago) moved my Chinese evergreen to try and…"
description: "I recently (a few weeks ago) moved my Chinese evergreen to try and get the stems to straighten. It doesn’t seem to like it. There are a couple leaves turning…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Irwin Home"
published: "2026-07-29T22:25:38.282991Z"
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# I recently (a few weeks ago) moved my Chinese evergreen to try and…

_Posted by Irwin Home on 2026-07-29_

I recently (a few weeks ago) moved my Chinese evergreen to try and get the stems to straighten. It doesn’t seem to like it. There are a couple leaves turning yellow. Thoughts? Suggestions?

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## 4 comments

### JoieDV commented on 2026-07-30

How long has it been in that pot? Is it root bound? Looks like it's not taking up nutrients.

#### Irwin Home replied on 2026-07-30

Probably yes. It likely does need to be repotted.

### ABagel commented on 2026-07-30

If it were me, I would try wrapping it with bonsai wire to slowly over time train it to get straighter and straighter. I have no experience with it but I would assume if done correctly, you could change the bend.

#### ABagel replied on 2026-07-30

Alternatively, chop and prop to start over.

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