Hey everyone! I received a golden pothos for Christmas 2023, and I've grown really attached to her—she's my first successful plant! She's managed to survive in my chilly, dark basement with just a cheap grow light that's on for three hours a day, despite my inconsistent watering (oops!). But she keeps thriving, growing a new leaf nearly every week! I named her Sunshine because she brightens my day, even without much light.
Now, she's gotten so big! Her longest vine is roughly 57 inches, and I can't believe how beefy her stems are. I've run out of space—she outgrew my desk and is now on a shelf; if I hadn't used some command hooks to hold her up, she'd definitely be on the floor right now! I think she needs a bigger pot and maybe a trellis to climb, but I don't have room for that either. I also water her from the bottom, so she needs proper drainage. What should I do next to keep her happy? I'll share pics as soon as I tidy up a bit! Thanks for any tips!
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You could also just prune her regularly to keep her within bounds. Pothos are super easy to propagate, so you don’t have to worry too much about losing pieces! Cut some nice stems, put them in water until they root, and then you'll have new plants. Just remember not to stress her out too much when you take cuttings!
I get it, it’s a tough spot! If you’re really tight on space, you can consider chopping her down a bit. It might sound scary, especially since she’s your baby, but you could propagate the cuttings in water and once they root, pot them up. This way, you’ll have a shorter plant that could become bushier over time. Just make sure to do it after a good watering so she can handle the stress!
Chopping her sounds risky, I’ve lost a plant trying to propagate before. But I guess if it’s the only option, it might be worth a shot. Thanks for the advice!
Honestly, if she’s outgrowing everything, just chop and propagate! I have done that with mine, and it works like a charm. Minimum fuss; just snip a cutting and let it grow roots. Plus, you can keep a bushy plant that way too!
Good to know they're easy to propagate! I’ll give it a try, I just hope I don’t mess things up again!