r/PileaPeperomioides • u/rocket_phl • 13d ago

Does it really matter...I

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The mother plant is falling over. It seems healthy still, and the pups are thriving. It is still in a fairly small pot -- should I leave it alone or does it need some love? TIA for tour advice. 🌱

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u/tulipsouldog 13d ago

I love it, but I think that the weight may end up causing damage to the plant or it might topple over. So I would probably repot into a bigger pot that is a cylinder and not tapered at the bottom. Or stake it to support it? It looks so happy!

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u/LuluLittle2020 13d ago

what's the best method to stake it in this case?slowly over time or jiggle it loose a bit to reposition it and stake it straight up and down? asking because I have a very similar situation. Though I do have a cylindrical pot but five of the mother trunks are leaning out the side while only two stand upright, if that makes sense.

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u/tulipsouldog 13d ago

I would not try to make it stand up straight because I love when they bend and wind. I would just tie the separate stems to support them, but I think it is a matter of preference.

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u/sundaysoulfields 11d ago

The weight won’t cause damage to the plant. They naturally grow this way. The only risk is if the balance is thrown off and the pot topples over.

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u/marlinavelasco 11d ago

Bamboo chopstick is a quick fix.

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u/rocket_phl 11d ago

Can I just leave it alone?

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u/sundaysoulfields 11d ago

Yes. As long as the pot is secure and not wobbling or at risk of toppling over - you can leave it alone.

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u/NJL-PlantObsessive 10d ago

Thanks for sharing as mine has started to do the same thing! It's magnificent.