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title: "I adopted this plant from a previous owner. Since I’ve taken…"
description: "I adopted this plant from a previous owner. Since I’ve taken ownership (about 2 years ago) this plant baby has had gaps (like the photo linked below.) This…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/64e15a7675d4fee461cfc4c3"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Madz"
published: "2023-08-20T00:12:38.213Z"
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# I adopted this plant from a previous owner. Since I’ve taken…

_Posted by Madz on 2023-08-20_

I adopted this plant from a previous owner. Since I’ve taken ownership (about 2 years ago) this plant baby has had gaps (like the photo linked below.) This plant has new buds growing on the other side, but this particular side has had trouble since I adopted it. Any ideas as to how I can help this babe thrive?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kWCnq8Qy2ORGrgaSf7sgfehemDW2_8ZUDGE2GVxB_dA/0738adf01449496d881f45283a4f1bf2.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### Tiffany commented on 2023-08-20

I say cut it and propagate that section ☺️

#### Madz replied on 2023-08-20

Where would you suggest I cut it?

#### Tiffany replied on 2023-08-20

Back by the pot, then you can propagate the nodes between and leave 2-3 nodes on the section with leaves… something like this ☺️

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IX80c4QZEyWH0XeqgifXWKJ6LcaE8HHJDtwvfQo-doU/7df7c917d88046f697b4cc83699b4136.webp?size=large)

#### jaybee\_ replied on 2023-08-21

It will also start growing from the main plant at the node you cut closest to. Good luck!!

### Tiffany commented on 2023-08-20

When I trimmed these 2 vines, it pushed 2 new growth points on the last 2 nodes on each vine ☺️

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IX80c4QZEyWH0XeqgifXWKJ6LcaE8HHJDtwvfQo-doU/259eba8b0c5e4c71a63b1d91d72e53c6.webp?size=large)

#### Madz replied on 2023-08-20

Thank you SO much!!

#### Tiffany replied on 2023-08-20

No problem!

### Sunny commented on 2023-08-20

You can upgrade to a slightly bigger pot and place the new rooted cuttings in the sparse areas to reshape and fill out the plant.

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