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title: "Hi! I’m new to this app and group and hoping to find some expert…"
description: "Hi! I’m new to this app and group and hoping to find some expert advice to keep my plants alive! In sick bay is my pothos, he’s very stemmy and lacks leaves. I…"
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author: "KatieSue68"
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# Hi! I’m new to this app and group and hoping to find some expert…

_Posted by KatieSue68 on 2025-10-25_

Hi! I’m new to this app and group and hoping to find some expert advice to keep my plants alive! In sick bay is my pothos, he’s very stemmy and lacks leaves. I just moved him to get more sun, but should I trim him now? Three of his current stems are almost bare till the end, and one stem is more full of leaves. Was thinking to cut the three bad ones and leave the one that has leaves? Or just leave them all intact for now until he gets more sunlight time. Thanks for any advice!

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## 6 comments

### Debbie commented on 2025-10-25

You’ve got some great nodes there to propogate. Definitely trim and it should fill out.

#### KatieSue68 replied on 2025-10-25

You mean trim and propagate the trimming?

#### Jezzy replied on 2025-10-25

exactly ! i was just about to recommend this too. cut the leafless ones all the way back and wrap the one with leaves around on top of the soil and pin them down. the ones you wrap around on top of the soil will propagate straight out of the pot and the ones you cut can propagate in water.

#### KatieSue68 replied on 2025-10-25

Thank you! I will do that! I think i need to add some soil too, it looks low.

#### Debbie replied on 2025-10-26

Yes. If you are new to propagating, I’d read a bit about it first. Where to cut etc. It’s a fun plant “side job” to experiment with and explore. I’m still learning. I even have a “hospital/propagation room” 😊

### Phil commented on 2025-10-26

Yes add more soil. This plant can handle that. Just allow enough space for watering. Maybe 1/2 inch from top. Be sure to check on water need before you water. Planta is just a reminder and not always correct. Pot should be almost totally dry before you water. And with so few leaves, Planta will probably be inaccurate.

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