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title: "This little baby rubber tree has grown all wonky. Hopefully the stake…"
description: "This little baby rubber tree has grown all wonky. Hopefully the stake will help it straighten. Any tips on strengthening the stems so they can support…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/AsgCcyR5dlNsZOQvOggilw"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Mysti M"
published: "2025-08-16T23:30:04.893055Z"
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# This little baby rubber tree has grown all wonky. Hopefully the stake…

_Posted by Mysti M on 2025-08-16_

This little baby rubber tree has grown all wonky. Hopefully the stake will help it straighten. Any tips on strengthening the stems so they can support themselves?

And look at that variation on that leaf! Several new leaves are hardening but this one is good to go.

Also...I love getting to know the community....where are you from? I am in SC, near NC, USA.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hChKlpXmXAfBVcct7H6DvPxfAXdkwJ4NIwb98WQGxvc/6gXlZIqdT5mCtm9AZg3P0Q.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hChKlpXmXAfBVcct7H6DvPxfAXdkwJ4NIwb98WQGxvc/lAxIPOArRRyo8DSS6KOG6g.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### The leafy Angel commented on 2025-08-16

Ontario, Canada!

### StormLover commented on 2025-08-16

I'm in a little corner in between RI, MA AND CT

#### Mysti M replied on 2025-08-16

We moved here from Central CT about 10 yrs ago. I don't miss the snow!

### LittleMorningLatte commented on 2025-08-17

I'm in Central FL, plenty of nice plant shops around here :)

### Melody commented on 2025-08-17

You can try using a grow light it helps strengthen leaves and stems.

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