Cutting back leggy stems is also an important step on a struggling plant’s road to recovery.
Here’s how toprune this houseplantto keep it looking lush and full all year round.
A thriving pothos with long, trailing vines can eventually outgrow its space.
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Pruning your plant back can improve its appearance.
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New growth in late winter or early spring is a sign that your plant is ready for pruning.
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Another time to prune pothos is when you’re preparing tobring the plant inside for winter.
Avoid pruning an otherwise healthy pothos plant in winter if possible.
However, it’s possible for you to snip off the occasionalyellow leafor broken stem any time of year.
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A pothos plant that’s suffered leaf loss should be pruned to help it recover.
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