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title: "My alocasia is pushing out huge leaves which I’m happy about but as a…"
description: "My alocasia is pushing out huge leaves which I’m happy about but as a result of it being top heavy it’s dropping like crazy. I feel like just using a stake or…"
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author: "Zack"
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# My alocasia is pushing out huge leaves which I’m happy about but as a…

_Posted by Zack on 2025-05-30_

My alocasia is pushing out huge leaves which I’m happy about but as a result of it being top heavy it’s dropping like crazy. I feel like just using a stake or something to support it won’t correct the significant lean of the main stem by the soil. Any suggestions?

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## 8 comments

### Isra.puro commented on 2025-05-30

I’d repot into a bigger pot if it’s been a while.

#### Zack replied on 2025-05-30

I’ve only had it 2 months. Never repotted but I added new soil shortly after getting it.

### Akira E. commented on 2025-05-30

Maybe “repot” in the same pot, like try to correct the lean by just taking it out and adjusting where it sits in the soil, then add support. Idk this is probably bad advice but it’s more than likely what I would do 😅

#### Zack replied on 2025-05-30

That’s honestly what I was thinking too!! but wasn’t sure if that was a good idea or not lol 😆

#### Akira E. replied on 2025-05-30

I’d give it a go, especially if it is happy in that soil mix and pot!

### Candy commented on 2025-05-30

I don’t have any advise but just wanted to tell you how pretty she is!

### Sky commented on 2025-05-30

gorgeous

### ilovebathrobes commented on 2025-05-30

There are places that sell a little “collar” you can put around an alocasia. It allows you to fill the collar with planting medium and support top-heavy or more mature alocasia!

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