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title: "A friend gave me this small pothos. It was in a larger pot and I…"
description: "A friend gave me this small pothos. It was in a larger pot and I downsized. She had been overwatering it but it’s finally putting out new leaves and keeping…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/658443f047dc7ca8fb7a9faa"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "RootedwithLove"
published: "2023-12-21T13:56:00.1Z"
language: "en"
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# A friend gave me this small pothos. It was in a larger pot and I…

_Posted by RootedwithLove on 2023-12-21_

A friend gave me this small pothos. It was in a larger pot and I downsized. She had been overwatering it but it’s finally putting out new leaves and keeping them. I was able to salvage some roots so it pitiful right now but it is what it is. But my question is this. This one leaf. Is it worth keeping seeing how it’s only half a leaf or should I trim it off? Where should I cut it back to if I trim it. Just to the base of the stem where it meets the main plant or what? Wasn’t sure if it’s taking too much energy away from the plant itself or if I should leave it. Thanks!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5z1Axax_gsDdyNzvr-yxK8bhvgBdNphhGv3NNqCr0gY/fe0ac46b4a70442a98dc4abcf65f857b.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Froggies commented on 2023-12-21

I would let it be, and I think that is a heart leaf philodendron! Here is mine for comparison

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xLloDJMYJVAKPgFx9qG2CiAiR8n3Pq47_RqEHwZotPI/0c434cbd16ff45019ceda8609a611540.webp?size=large)

### RootedwithLove commented on 2023-12-21

Omg it would be awesome if that’s what it is because I already have two pothos! If it is are the care for them any different?

#### Froggies replied on 2023-12-24

I haven’t noticed any difference in care, they like sun for variegation and bigger leaves, but will still live in low light, pretty drought resistant, etc. hope this helped!

#### RootedwithLove replied on 2023-12-24

Thank you!

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