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Plant Support Stakes

8.5/10 Our verdictHands-on tested, not gifted

The $10 fix for a top-heavy plant that keeps leaning. Stake it, tie the stem in a few spots, and it's upright in five minutes.

Best for
Tall / leaning plants
Tested
5-ft fiddle leaf
Price
Budget
Cheap fix5-minute installReusableVisible if not hidden in foliage
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The full review

When turning the pot doesn't work

My 5-foot fiddle leaf was leaning sideways for weeks. I tried turning the pot, didn't fix it. I tried a heavier pot, didn't either. The trunk just can't hold the top weight as the plant grows tall.

I got plant stakes for $10, pushed one into the soil against the trunk, and tied the stem in three spots. Five minutes, plant upright again. Wish I'd figured it out way sooner.

What I liked

  • Cheap, simple fix
  • Upright in about five minutes
  • Reusable as the plant grows
  • Works for any top-heavy plant

What to know

  • Stake is visible unless hidden in leaves
  • Soft ties needed so you don't cut the stem
  • One stake may not hold a very heavy top
  • Not a substitute for repotting eventually

Common questions

Will staking hurt the plant?

Not if you use soft ties and don't cinch them tight against the stem.

How many stakes do I need?

Usually one is enough for a single tall stem, tie it in a few spots up the trunk.

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