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title: "Can anyone help me with my African Milk Tree? It's flopping over…"
description: "Can anyone help me with my African Milk Tree? It's flopping over quite a bit, especially in the last few days. I read they get top heavy, and mine is about 4'…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Jen"
published: "2026-02-02T19:33:51.103375Z"
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# Can anyone help me with my African Milk Tree? It's flopping over…

_Posted by Jen on 2026-02-02_

Can anyone help me with my African Milk Tree? It's flopping over quite a bit, especially in the last few days. I read they get top heavy, and mine is about 4' tall. If I need to trim, how do I do that, or where would I cut it?

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## 4 comments

### Shulamit commented on 2026-02-02

I would put some supports into your pot. I bet something like a tomato ring would help. If not even just a large wooden post and tie material that works well with cactus.  
I like this rubberized type material for using with my cacti.  
By any chance, when was the last time it was given water?  
Wish I could help you RE: trimming, as I am not very familiar with the milk cacti

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#### Jen replied on 2026-02-02

I watered it last week, and a bit today. I don't want to give it too much, and the pot does not have drain holes. Thank you for the suggestions!

### Summer commented on 2026-02-02

If u wanna split it, id cut it here \& section off the leaner.

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### Southwest sister commented on 2026-02-12

Yeah, I would repot it but look for a pot that is tall and skinny so that’s what mine’s been in and it’s just beautiful. I’ll see if I can post a picture and it’s actually inside near a south west facing window.

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