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title: "Finally got my fiddle leaf fig to branch out. It has three new…"
description: "Finally got my fiddle leaf fig to branch out. It has three new branches, all near the top. It's giving a lot of too heavy leaning. How do I help her? She has…"
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author: "Amateur plant mama"
published: "2026-08-19T13:32:24.583455Z"
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# Finally got my fiddle leaf fig to branch out. It has three new…

_Posted by Amateur plant mama on 2026-08-19_

Finally got my fiddle leaf fig to branch out. It has three new branches, all near the top. It's giving a lot of too heavy leaning. How do I help her? She has an oscillating fan. I have giving her a bamboo support before but I read that's not great for them. Any ideas? Wondering if she needs a taller fan.

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## 3 comments

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-08-19

You honestly could just chop her then it would encourage a lot of new growth and be less top heavy

#### Amateur plant mama replied on 2026-08-19

She's giving me new growth just all from the top.

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-08-19

Then you could wait till the leaves unfurl and then chop but I still think a chop and prop is the best option

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