The topiary came to us banged up and the core metal rod of the faux plant was bent.  Wayfair immediately shipped us a new one to replace the damaged one.  We placed it in a larger pot and weighted it with rocks.  You will need to  augment the small "pot" stand, the topiary comes in,  because it is not adequate for balancing it and keeping it from falling over easily.  The topiary looks better, anyhow, weighted down with a handsome pot.  We have our topiary by our front door.