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Posted 1Y ago by @abbeyjo

Mechanical damage

Hi everyone! When I purchased this pothos it had quite a bit of mechanical damage. A bunch of the longer parts are missing leaves for whatever reason. Should I just let these parts grow and see what happens? Or should I be doing something to make the plant healthier? She’s beautiful overall but any advice would be amazing! 😊 #NewPlantMom #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict
Best Answer
Hi Abbey πŸ‘‹

Bald vines can happen for a number of reasons and what you do about it is kind of up to you.

1. Chop and prop. Each of those nodes will root so you can make lots of plants.
2. Leaf her be.
3. Put the bald parts into the soil in your pot to root.
4. Use keiki paste on the growth points to make her bushier.

Totally your call!
@PlantMompy Thank you for the options. So I can just use scissors and cut off the bald parts?
Basically, yes!

A few tips:
-Make sure to sanitize whatever you use (rubbing some rubbing alcohol on them should do the trick).
-Cut just before a leaf as the plant will put out new growth on the first leaf after the cut
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