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title: "I need help with a jade that I have had for years. It suddenly…"
description: "I need help with a jade that I have had for years. It suddenly started to fall over. The largest stalk won’t stay up. Otherwise the plant appears healthy. Any…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Camelia"
published: "2023-07-01T16:51:46.22Z"
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# I need help with a jade that I have had for years. It suddenly…

_Posted by Camelia on 2023-07-01_

I need help with a jade that I have had for years. It suddenly started to fall over. The largest stalk won’t stay up. Otherwise the plant appears healthy. Any suggestions?

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## 6 comments

### Anya commented on 2023-07-01

Maybe its roots are rotted. A heavy plant like that needs a strong and secure root system. You could temporarily give it a support!

#### Camelia replied on 2023-07-01

Thank you!

### Thomas commented on 2023-07-01

Ditto about checking the roots. Also, looks like it could use a good pruning! A haircut would make it less top-heavy.

#### Camelia replied on 2023-07-01

Thank you!

### Leafmealone commented on 2023-07-01

Mine did the same thing just because it was so top heavy I repotted and propped it up using 2 bamboo stakes and a rubber band at the top. After a few weeks it’s now standing tall in its own.

#### Planta member replied on 2023-07-02

I did the same with my Little Jewels

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