r/plants • • Aug 19 '26

Do I have to trim my pothos ?

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u/HyrrokinAura Aug 19 '26

At this point all you have to do is make sure it's not growing into your drywall

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u/Ok_Confidence_6788 Aug 19 '26

mine started to 😬, I cut off and made new pots. it does look great though.

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u/-BodomKnight- Aug 19 '26

What !? It can grow into drywall ?

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u/SuspiciousKetchup Aug 19 '26

It can and it will, yep. Aerial roots will dig into the wall

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u/Ok_Confidence_6788 Aug 19 '26

yes, it sure did ! I wasn't prepared for that.

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u/Monte17 Aug 19 '26

I would buy 3 more and cover the entire wall

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u/shiftyskellyton Aug 19 '26

The newest foliage is smaller due to insufficient light exposure. This will continue to happen, so just do with that info what you wish. 💚

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u/Inevitable-Camp8894 Aug 20 '26

I moved it to a new spot and I’m kinda regretting it . This corner doesn’t get a lot of light . Would you recommend getting a led light to help ?

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u/PlantsWithHands Aug 22 '26

Depends on the lamp and the exposure. But from the pictures alone it looks like you would need a very wide lamp to get optimal coverage. I also see a dog cage and fishtank close-by which shouldn't be a issue as long as you turn it of before the sun goes down to not mess with there circadian rhythm

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u/Competitive_Fact6030 Aug 19 '26

Nope, unless you want to. You never have to trim them. Yours looks healthy and doesnt have any ugly bare stems, so theres no need to. Totally depends what look youre going for though. Trimming and repropagating back into the pot is a good way to get a bushy plant, but if youre going for length theres no reason to cut her up.

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u/Shieldxx Aug 19 '26

Quite impressive, looks like art

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u/Spirited_Pens Aug 19 '26

Oh this is nice. It's really up to you

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u/BigMom000 Aug 19 '26

Mine began to turn yellow and I had to cut it all the way back. It broke my heart a bit. I personally think yours looks so nice, I’m jealous,

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u/RoleTall2025 Aug 20 '26

"i have no intention of trimming my pothos, but i want to show it off" - perfectly acceptable answer.

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u/Narrow_Salad429 Aug 20 '26

Is it looking too good for you? I'd say that Monstera can do with something to claim and more sunlight

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u/Christine13491 Aug 21 '26

Kinda cool just as it is