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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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!
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!