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title: "I have this beautiful painted lady that is in perfect health. I even…"
description: "I have this beautiful painted lady that is in perfect health. I even discovered she was two plants the last time I repotted, and gifted her sister to a friend.…"
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community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Ryan"
published: "2025-08-24T02:21:51.646319Z"
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# I have this beautiful painted lady that is in perfect health. I even…

_Posted by Ryan on 2025-08-24_

I have this beautiful painted lady that is in perfect health. I even discovered she was two plants the last time I repotted, and gifted her sister to a friend. But now she’s taller than she is full, and I’m wondering if a haircut would encourage her to bush out? Would love some expert thoughts!

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## 6 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-08-24

These vine. So the only way yo get a busier plant would be to chop and prop more into the pot. Another possibility is raise the light so that there isn't as much Etiolation between nodes

#### Ryan replied on 2025-08-24

Can you expand on what you mean with the light? She lives on my nightstand next to the window, so she gets really good indirect sunlight.

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-08-24

The higher light, the smaller the internodes grow between leaves. Its generally something you'd need to add a grow light for. Since vining is their natural pattern.

### Bay Area Plant Mom commented on 2025-08-24

they love a moss pole!

#### Bay Area Plant Mom replied on 2025-08-24

and LOTS OF LIGHT

### Tracy Lee commented on 2025-08-24

Yes. Chip her at the tip and she will be bushier if there are nodes to grow from. You want your nodes close so give her that good light. A moss pole will help too if you’re up for it. Her leaves will get bigger too.

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