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title: "Though they’re long, both my Pothos are kinda ugly looking and…"
description: "Though they’re long, both my Pothos are kinda ugly looking and sparse. Should I cut and propagate the bottom off and replant them back in again? Looking for…"
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# Though they’re long, both my Pothos are kinda ugly looking and…

_Posted by KT :) on 2026-07-16_

Though they’re long, both my Pothos are kinda ugly looking and sparse. Should I cut and propagate the bottom off and replant them back in again? Looking for advice to make them look better 🫤

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## 10 comments

### Brittany commented on 2026-07-16

That’s what I would do. It’ll encourage a flush of new growth where you make the cuts \& you’ll get a fuller look on top, wins all around.

### TempleofStars commented on 2026-07-16

Definitely, go for it!

### ABagel commented on 2026-07-16

I was scared to do the same with my sanseviera but I chopped it up and replanted and it’s doing so much better now. I only lost one leaf but gained so many more. Please go for it!

### Celesta commented on 2026-07-16

My own pothos props are in a phase right after dormancy where they explode with growth. Totally worth the wait and effort!

### Nikiller commented on 2026-07-17

If you want to try a fun new way to propagate a pothos, you can cut the leaves all off a vine and wrap the naked vine around inside the pot and bury it. Every node will grow new roots and a whole new growth point which will lead to a thicker plant that’s basically starting new

#### Kirsten replied on 2026-07-17

I’ve done this but with the original plant and just repotted with the vines wound around in the pot, burying the bare parts but making sure those with the leaves don’t get too buried. No need to cut anything :)

#### Nikiller replied on 2026-07-17

Does that still cause new vines without cutting?

#### Kirsten replied on 2026-07-17

Yeah the nodes will still promote new growth

#### Bekk replied on 2026-07-19

I was going to say this!! But I just wrapped the long vines around the pot and pinned them in place rather than cutting the stems. This was mine before and after, it totally works and so glad I did it 😊 I also propagated just incase it didn't work but I didn't need to!!! And have made 5 new plants from her over the past year!

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### SJ commented on 2026-07-17

There is also the option of kieko/clone paste at those bare nodes. It can stimulate growth without cutting, but only do a few at a time to not shock the plant.

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