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title: "Hi everyone, could anyone help me with my polka dot plant? This is…"
description: "Hi everyone, could anyone help me with my polka dot plant? This is the second year in a row it’s become really leggy and I’m not sure what to do."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/o2RfQNUgRNiZCD0jM1v8IA"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Planta member"
published: "2024-06-28T15:02:07.487366Z"
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# Hi everyone, could anyone help me with my polka dot plant? This is…

_Posted by Planta member on 2024-06-28_

Hi everyone, could anyone help me with my polka dot plant? This is the second year in a row it’s become really leggy and I’m not sure what to do.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/e-H0xsfCLbeYgUyKcYsno7VDHGq-0VtIx6cVrd4RwdA/rNd5m9DDQuGCgSB-Bnlbvg.webp?size=large)

## 7 comments

### Josie commented on 2024-06-28

Needs a lot more light for sure. It’s climbing to try and find a better light source.

### Pamela commented on 2024-06-28

I didn’t even know they did this!

#### Josie replied on 2024-06-28

They will if they need more light. They will also have smaller leaves if they don’t have enough light.

#### Pamela replied on 2024-06-28

Fascinating!

### Brie commented on 2024-06-28

When mine did this, I chopped off the top half of the plant to propagate. This caused it to put more energy into producing new leaves so it's bushier on the bottom! I agree it's looking for light as well.

### Tamara commented on 2024-07-07

Yes! Cut it back a good bit and love to a sunnier spot! This is mine a few weeks after trimming!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wk_rpcnZHd3cdSSXqnv1VPGSFfecfJu3eO_fiop3RAQ/cyje_KUeTjeV7PnZmuIAqQ.webp?size=large)

### Destinie Merwin commented on 2024-07-09

Typically if a plant becomes leggy it’s not receiving enough light. If you don’t have a brighter place to keep her, then I’d suggest investing in a grow light

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