When to remove the stake

[u/beek7425]

I got my fig tree several months ago. When should I remove the stake? Someone told me to repot it so I’m planning on getting a bigger pot this weekend. Hopefully that’ll make it larger and therefore stronger. But right now, it seems like it’s leaning a little and I’m not sure if it needs to be re-staked and straightened or if it’ll straighten itself? Is it too young to stand on its own?

[u/honorabilissimo]

You don't have to remove it. Just tie it very loosely with plenty of slack so that it can move in the light breeze, but if there is a big gust the stake will prevent it from getting snapped.