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title: "My Claudius is so leggy. It constantly grows these big leaves on long…"
description: "My Claudius is so leggy. It constantly grows these big leaves on long stems and they quickly topple over and die. I’ve had it under a couple different grow…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Vince"
published: "2024-09-27T15:13:00.497695Z"
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# My Claudius is so leggy. It constantly grows these big leaves on long…

_Posted by Vince on 2024-09-27_

My Claudius is so leggy. It constantly grows these big leaves on long stems and they quickly topple over and die. I’ve had it under a couple different grow lights to ensure it gets enough light but it keeps happening. I’m now trying to give it natural light near a south facing window. Any ideas what’s been going on? It’s been months like this ever since I got it

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## 4 comments

### Ji11 commented on 2024-09-27

More light typically helps with legginess. I’d also recommend a good balanced fertilizer. And maybe less frequent watering (that’s without “knowing” your plant)

#### Ji11 replied on 2024-09-27

You can also use supports to help prop them up until the stems get stronger

#### Vince replied on 2024-09-27

Thanks. I don’t think it’s over watered, but I’ll keep an eye on that. I’ll try fertilizing next, I’m not sure when I last fertilized him

#### Ji11 replied on 2024-09-27

This is my favorite fertilizer. The only one I’ve never had burn issues with

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