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title: "My Tortum is getting leggy and isn’t producing many leaves. I am…"
description: "My Tortum is getting leggy and isn’t producing many leaves. I am thinking of chopping and propping but not entirely sure how to go about it. Can I cut just…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Joycita"
published: "2026-06-29T20:08:56.602063Z"
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# My Tortum is getting leggy and isn’t producing many leaves. I am…

_Posted by Joycita on 2026-06-29_

My Tortum is getting leggy and isn’t producing many leaves. I am thinking of chopping and propping but not entirely sure how to go about it. Can I cut just below the top most leaf? can I then chop that top portion into wet sticks? Or should I just propagate the entire top portion? Any suggestions welcome!

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## 1 comment

### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-06-30

I would chop it right where the second strap is holding her to the pole and prop it. Godspeed!! 💚💚

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