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title: "Could someone explain why my arrowhead is leaning? Idk if she's…"
description: "Could someone explain why my arrowhead is leaning? Idk if she's leaning for sun or what? She's right in front of the window."
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Olivia"
published: "2023-09-09T15:21:29.143Z"
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# Could someone explain why my arrowhead is leaning? Idk if she's…

_Posted by Olivia on 2023-09-09_

Could someone explain why my arrowhead is leaning? Idk if she's leaning for sun or what? She's right in front of the window.

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## 8 comments

### whelf commented on 2023-09-09

They do lean a bit toward sun but they are also climbers so it’s growing upwards and looks like it got a bit top heavy. You could chop and prop and pot the prop back in the same pot to fill it out or give it a stake or something to grow on

#### Olivia replied on 2023-09-09

Thank you so much! She's definitely grown since I've gotten her, but I was worried she was dying. What stakes do you recommend? I've never had to use one before.

#### whelf replied on 2023-09-09

Tbh I usually use skewers or chopsticks… but there are nice trellises and moss poles out there!

### Sunny commented on 2023-09-09

Several issues could cause the drooping including underwatering, low humidity, low light, insufficient nutrients, a weak stem, and possibly roots overgrown. Additionally, it could just be the nature of syngoniums especially if this is a Neon Robusta. Neon robusta syngoniums really like to climb and will run if it can’t climb. It will get heavy and lay across the potting soil putting in roots from both above and below ground. It will hang over the pot’s rim. See the pic. This plant started in a 4 inch pot. I repotted about 5 months ago to the 6 inch pot shown. It’s only 1 plant.

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#### Sunny replied on 2023-09-09

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### Sunny commented on 2023-09-09

I recommend repotting to lower that weak section of stem into the soil which will also center the plant. See pic.  
Separate the little side plant so it won’t get buried. Use a 6 inch wide pot with well draining soil. (I use 1 part succulent soil with 2 parts premium potting soil. I use most of the succulent mix at the bottom for good drainage and no wet feet. I use most of the premium potting mix on top with a little bit of cow manure for organic matter. I use timed released fertilizer like Osmocote.)

Lastly, you can let the plant spread and dangle like mine for a hanging basket look and a fuller plant. 😁 Alternatively, you can add a pole/board to climb. The plant will develop its adult 5-part leaves if the pole is tall enough or it climbs a tree 🌳  
Good luck🍀🪴

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#### Olivia replied on 2023-09-10

Thank you so so much! I really appreciate the help!

#### Sunny replied on 2023-09-10

You are welcome. I’m glad to help.

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