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title: "Does anyone know how I can make my pothos grow longer and less…"
description: "Does anyone know how I can make my pothos grow longer and less stringy like vines?"
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author: "Tea"
published: "2025-10-07T18:06:20.062303Z"
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# Does anyone know how I can make my pothos grow longer and less…

_Posted by Tea on 2025-10-07_

Does anyone know how I can make my pothos grow longer and less stringy like vines?

## 11 comments

### JungleLovin commented on 2025-10-07

Grow it on a cedar plank or moss pole would be my suggestion.

#### Tea replied on 2025-10-07

It is hard only because I’ve got cats and children so I’m limited on where I put them. Right now, they are hanging in front of a window.

#### JungleLovin replied on 2025-10-07

What is your window facing? Mine do great in my west and North facing windows once established but they did terrible in my east facing window

#### Debbie replied on 2025-10-08

I also have cats and got these plant holders with grow lights for wall and 2 glass cases from IKEA. Love them.

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### Tee Jay commented on 2025-10-07

More light!

#### Tea replied on 2025-10-07

I’ve got them right in front of a window that gets light all the time…I’m stumped on what I’m doing wrong.

#### Tee Jay replied on 2025-10-07

Which direction does your window face?

### Kelly commented on 2025-10-07

Do you fertilize ? Because I notice when I fertilize they get big leaves and they grow so long

#### Tea replied on 2025-10-07

I have no used any fertilizer but I do change the soil at least once a year…what fertilizer do you use?

#### Kelly replied on 2025-10-07

Well I use superthrive vitamin solution enhanced with kelp. But when I am done with that I bought Arber plant food.

### Gianna commented on 2025-10-07

In the past I’ve chopped my stringy vines and they come back better! Almost like giving it a “trim”

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