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title: "A relatively new ZZ is rather leaning. I took this from a larger ZZ I…"
description: "A relatively new ZZ is rather leaning. I took this from a larger ZZ I was repotting. I’m propping it up with the wood block behind it now. I wanted to gift…"
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author: "EllenLikesPlants"
published: "2025-11-03T03:06:31.941807Z"
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# A relatively new ZZ is rather leaning. I took this from a larger ZZ I…

_Posted by EllenLikesPlants on 2025-11-03_

A relatively new ZZ is rather leaning. I took this from a larger ZZ I was repotting. I’m propping it up with the wood block behind it now. I wanted to gift this to someone but want to make sure it’s going to be OK first. Any tips or advice for this?

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## 6 comments

### Debbie commented on 2025-11-03

Need support. A bamboo stake or some kind of pole. Easy fix

#### EllenLikesPlants replied on 2025-11-03

Thanks!

### Bb commented on 2025-11-03

Hi there, if you’ve just repotted it, the roots haven’t had a chance to firmly establish themselves in with soil yet so your zz is likely to be a little wobbly for a while. You can certainly temporarily stake this - just be really careful not to poke and damage the rhizome (which I’m sure you noticed when repotting, looks like a potato!). Give it a little bit of time to adjust if you have time. After a few weeks it should stop shifting and the stake can be removed. Or you can leave it in, it won’t hurt the plant. Best of luck!

#### EllenLikesPlants replied on 2025-11-03

I repotted it maybe a month ago or two ago. I should have kept track.

#### Bb replied on 2025-11-03

It may just need more time :) Hang in there!

### Yup commented on 2025-11-03

Make sure if you moved it from water to soil to keep the soil somewhat damp

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