Bird of Paradise Height Problem

I have an extremely tall Bird of Paradise plant that is very top heavy. Anything that I can do to strengthen its core and make it grow upward and not over? I have tried adding posts to the pot and attaching the branches but it is not helping.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 03/26/2011 @ 9:07 am

It may be more accommodating to prune the plant back some. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-pruning.htm ^[1]

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