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title: "2nd attempt at notching her, last time I did it, I don’t think I cut…"
description: "2nd attempt at notching her, last time I did it, I don’t think I cut deep enough and she just kept growing up! I want her to be fuller before getting more…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/BAlhcvNhQzatWyxRCJGLLA/Ug6pTuuHRlWn9U6uQNCguQ"
community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Courtney P"
published: "2024-07-13T00:55:08.253569Z"
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# 2nd attempt at notching her, last time I did it, I don’t think I cut…

_Posted by Courtney P on 2024-07-13_

2nd attempt at notching her, last time I did it, I don’t think I cut deep enough and she just kept growing up! I want her to be fuller before getting more height. If this doesn’t work, I might chop her down. Any tips or thoughts? Going to repot soon

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## 4 comments

### KD 🪴 commented on 2024-07-13

I would chop it down and it will grow two new branches from the cut point. Then could grow roots from cut piece and have a new plant!

#### Courtney P replied on 2024-07-13

That’s what I’m thinking if this notching doesn’t work in the next few weeks!!

#### Courtney P replied on 2024-07-13

Do you let the stems dry out on the ends before putting them in water? I know some monsteras you do that

### KD 🪴 commented on 2024-07-13

I haven’t done it with that plant yet, but I would just make sure it doesn’t get overwatered whichever way you do.  
Also I’d make sure the plant was watered recently before the chop so the top part that is cut off isn’t thirsty since it won’t have roots for a bit.

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