Everyone seems to have the same complaint -- that the leaves arrive with permanent folds and crimps, and the pot shown is NOT the one that the plant arrives in. I will attest to that also. And yes, you will need to place it in a larger pot, otherwise it'll tip over. Just be careful as you shape and bend the stems, although it feels pliable, its very fragile. Bottom line, aside from the negatives mentioned, I still gave it 4 stars because overall the plant is very pretty!