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title: "I've been meaning to repot this into a bigger pot but it's growing…"
description: "I've been meaning to repot this into a bigger pot but it's growing leggy. Should I separate the babies at the bottom and what do I do with it or keep it leggy ?"
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published: "2026-08-30T22:31:56.416831Z"
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# I've been meaning to repot this into a bigger pot but it's growing…

_Posted by Planta member on 2026-08-30_

I've been meaning to repot this into a bigger pot but it's growing leggy. Should I separate the babies at the bottom and what do I do with it or keep it leggy ?

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## 4 comments

### Mugsy commented on 2026-08-30

More light makes it less leggy. If you can place it closer to your east facing or west facing window.

#### GanethLey replied on 2026-08-30

Agreed; the mother I have that grew up in low light is very tall and sparse; the two pups that grew up in an east and west facing window are very full with a much shorter stem.

#### Planta member replied on 2026-08-30

Thanks so much!

### Karzdan commented on 2026-08-31

What you can do is highly dependent on what you are looking for. I have one that is very bushy in appearance because I left the babies to grow. I also have one thst is very tall and 'leggy'. I like the look of both. The leggy one gives me a palm tree vibe. If you decide to cut the mom. You'll get new growth just bellow the cut and the trimmed plant can be propagated for a second plant (this is why I have two). )

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