Straightening a Leaning Parlor Palm

Why They Lean

Single growing tip per stem; stems elongate without branching. In low light they become thin and top‑heavy, leaning toward light.

Solutions

• Rotate regularly for even light.
• Cut tallest, leggiest stems (they won't regrow).
• Push leaning stems upright, tamp soil firmly.
• Reposition rootball in pot to vertical.
• Stake badly leaning stems.

Eventually all parlor palms become too lanky to maintain attractively.

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