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title: "I need advice please. I’ve had this baby for over a year, possibly…"
description: "I need advice please. I’ve had this baby for over a year, possibly two. As you can see it’s still in its original 4” pot. I’m planning to repot now even though…"
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community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "CT"
published: "2023-12-03T17:12:25.937Z"
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# I need advice please. I’ve had this baby for over a year, possibly…

_Publicado por CT el 2023-12-03_

I need advice please. I’ve had this baby for over a year, possibly two. As you can see it’s still in its original 4” pot. I’m planning to repot now even though it’s recommended in the spring I just feel it needs it now. My question is regarding the height and legginess. The tallest are about 16” yet the leaves have remained quite small. I realize it hasn’t had sufficient light and I have a grow light I’m adding. Do I trim the smaller leaves? Should I take down some of the tallest to make it less leggy?

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## 7 comentarios

### tree muncher 27 ★ comentó el 2023-12-03

I think trimming is a good idea. Be sure to cut at a node so you can propagate the cuttings.

#### tree muncher 27 ★ respondió el 2023-12-03

I would suggest cutting the tallest leaves to make the plant look more compact

#### CT respondió el 2023-12-03

Should I cut first and transplant after?

#### CT respondió el 2023-12-03

Like at a later date?

### CT comentó el 2023-12-03

Can I prune and transplant at the same time?

#### CT respondió el 2023-12-04

Ok thank you. Was just worried about too much shock all at once. That is a very good point about the water.

### Vic comentó el 2023-12-12

While a bigger pot is necessary I would not go too big as that could cause problems, usually it is best to go 2” at a time, upgrade to a 6” pot now and then when it outgrows that pot go to an 8” etc etc

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