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title: "Hello! I’ve downloaded this app to look for some advice - I’ve had…"
description: "Hello! I’ve downloaded this app to look for some advice - I’ve had this monstera for many years and left it at my parents’ house when I first moved out. Now…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/653d1e3f0b61b713fbe2e0e9"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "Charlotte"
published: "2023-10-28T14:44:15.763Z"
language: "en"
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# Hello! I’ve downloaded this app to look for some advice - I’ve had…

_Posted by Charlotte on 2023-10-28_

Hello! I’ve downloaded this app to look for some advice - I’ve had this monstera for many years and left it at my parents’ house when I first moved out.

Now I’ve got my own home I’ve brought it with me, but it’s so top heavy and I don’t know what to do!

I definitely should have looked into how to prune it properly when I first had it but it’s always been happy and put out new leaves so I never worried too much.

Now it’s tipping over and I feel like it’s outgrown the younger leaves and thinner stem at the bottom.

Should I cut it higher up and propagate? Or is there another way of tidying it up and keeping it healthy? Thank you!

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## 4 comments

### Anna commented on 2023-10-28

I agree with the others. I would also prop them back in the same pot to add fullness.

### Yodelayheehoo commented on 2023-10-29

Agreed with everyone else. It needs more light too. That’s why it’s so leggy.

### Charlotte commented on 2023-10-29

Thanks very much all!!

### YinDeezy commented on 2023-10-29

Oh man… chop and prop for sure. They will need way more light than they have been getting. You’ll definitely need some grow lights.

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