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title: "Hi, need some help here.my plant is growing big and the stem isn't as…"
description: "Hi, need some help here.my plant is growing big and the stem isn't as thick, and it's starting to lean, and i've noticed that the pot is what's holding it…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Asha"
published: "2025-08-14T01:49:29.381871Z"
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# Hi, need some help here.my plant is growing big and the stem isn't as…

_Posted by Asha on 2025-08-14_

Hi, need some help here.my plant is growing big and the stem isn't as thick, and it's starting to lean, and i've noticed that the pot is what's holding it upright, what can I do? And is it in too small, a pot.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ndZShWhnJkuqZTTgjWF-FxMr0HTItvWqzZEabiUaeOM/rXUgZH2zSEie8rqiQJgWWQ.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Phil commented on 2025-08-14

The pot size looks fine. As far as the growth, the leaning may be just the way it wants to grow. Aeoniums don’t always grow straight up. Or does it look like the stem will break? You should start seeing some side growths on it since it has a long stem. But this may be its dormancy time. I think aeoniums are winter growers. Maybe others will have other insights but I think it’s doing what it should be doing.

#### Asha replied on 2025-08-14

It does look like some side growth

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ndZShWhnJkuqZTTgjWF-FxMr0HTItvWqzZEabiUaeOM/v3jIsjCoST-4dnNMPo3C3w.webp?size=large)

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